German All-Bisque Doll by Kestner with Brown Party Shoes

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The all-bisque doll has swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with slightly smiling expression, accented lips, two square cut upper teeth, one square cut lower tooth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with modelled bent elbows, cupped hands, very sturdily modelled legs with dimpled knees, shapely ankles painted grey socks with blue rims and dark brown shoes with straps and bows. The doll wears white organdy party dress with lace trim, cutwork petticoat and pantalets, lace bonnet. Signed "4". Kestner, circa 1885. 10" (25 cm). rim.