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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, small blue glass sleep eyes, delicately-painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with primly-shaped lips, blonde mohair wig, early composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, antique costume and bonnet, leather shoes marked C.M. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 938 #9 (on crown rim). Comments: Alt, Beck and Gottschalk, circa 1885. Value Points: rare model with most endearing gentle expression, choice bisque, original early body and body finish.