#62

German Bisque Child in Kate Greenaway Costume by Kestner
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Description
The bisque socket head doll has brown glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig, original composition and wooden fully jointed body. The doll wears original rich aqua cotton sateen costume with tiny diamond pattern, comprising long gown with wide Bertha collar and matching widely brimmed bonnet, each trimmed generously with richly patterned ribbons and wide lace ruffles, petticoat, pantalets. Signed " 2 1/2". Kestner, circa 1885. 7 1/2" (19 cm).