#129

German Bisque Character Doll, 'Gretchen' By Kammer & Reinhardt
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A bisque socket head doll has painted facial features depicting a wistful pouty-faced child, painted facial features, blue eyes with black upper eyeliner, one stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with downward cast shaded lips, blonde mohair wig, original composition and wooden body jointed at shoulders and hips with well defined shaping of limbs. The doll wears store-original costume features black silk dress with pleated skirt, pale yellow silk trim including detachable full-length bib front, matching cap, stiffened muslin chemise and pantalets, tiny black leather shoes. Signed "K*R 114 19". Kammer and Reinhardt, circa 1915. 7" (18 cm).