#227

German Bisque Character, 1488, by Simon and Halbig with Pouting Expression
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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, small blue glass sleep eyes, painted curly lashes, short feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with very full lips, brunette mohair wig, composition and wooden ball-jointed toddler body with side-hip jointing, nicely costumed in lace/cotton dress, undergarments, kidskin ankle boots and carrying little green-eyed Steiff kitten. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1488 Simon & Halbig 6. Comments: Simon and Halbig, circa 1915. Value Points: rare-to-find little character with appealing sad expression, original toddler body with original finish.