#65

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child, Size 0, by Kestner
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Description
The rounded face model with bisque socket head has pale blue glass inset eyes, painted curly lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with strong accent line between the lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig in coiled braid over plaster pate, original composition body jointed at shoulders, hips and knees with straight wrists. The doll wears white red embroidered muslin dress with matching petticoat and pantalets, red cotton pinafore with lace trim, tiny brown leather shoes and red stockings, straw bonnet. Signed "0". Kestner, circa 1885. 7" (18 cm).