#107

German Bisque Closed Mouth Child by Kestner
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The pale-complexioned bisque socket head doll has plump facial modelling and nicely blushed cheeks, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, blonde mohair wig in hip-length braids over plaster pate, composition and wooden ball-jointed body with straight wrists. The doll wears antique white cotton dress with drawnwork and embroidery, undergarments, socks, shoes, flannel bonnet. Signed "111". Kestner, circa 1890. 9" (23 cm).