#109

German Bisque Child, 1079, by Simon and Halbig
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$650
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The bisque socket head doll has blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth with accented lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, original composition and wooden ball-jointed body. The doll wears her original dotted Swiss long dress with petticoat, flannel panties, woolen cape with feather-stitch trim, lace bonnet with silk ruffles, knitted jacket and booties. Signed "1079- 1 dep S&H". Simon and Halbig, circa 1900. 9" (23 cm).