$1,300
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Description
18" (46 cm). Felt swivel head with center-seam,
black shoe-button eyes, painted thick brows,
single line mouth, stitched-ears, stitched on
blue woolen cap with red band, firmly stuffed
torso with well-fed stomach, hinged arms and
legs, felt oversized hands and feet. CONDITION:
Good, some spotting on nose, leather belt worn.
MARKS: Steiff (original button in ear). COMMENTS:
Steiff, Germany, circa 1911, a variety of soldier
dolls were created by artist Albert Schlopsnies
for the firm at that time. VALUE POINTS: The doll
wears original blue woolen felt uniform with red
felt edging, collar and cuffs, brass buttons,
matching cap and trousers, black leather boots
and belt.