German All-Bisque Doll, Model 102, by Kestner

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The all-bisque doll has swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, accented lips, two square cut upper teeth, one square cut lower tooth, rose blushing on eyelids, cheeks and chin, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs with modelled bent right arms, cupped fingers, shapely legs with painted white ribbed stockings and black five-lace ankle boots. The doll wears rose cotton dress with lace collar, undergarments,and bonnet. Signed "102 12". Kestner, circa 1885. 9" (23 cm).