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16" (41 cm.) Paper mache shoulderhead with oval face, strong throat, modeled bosom, angled sides of shoulder plate, strong nose with upturned tip, blue painted eyes with all-around eye liner and brows, gentle smile on closed mouth, sculpted black hair with formally arranged finger curls emanating from a center part and nearly covering the ears, and an extremely long braid at the back that is coiled into a four-strand chignon, kid/muslin body with unusual stitching on lower legs and hips, stitched and separated fingers, wearing early gown and undergarments, black velvet sewn-on slippers. Condition: generally excellent, the slightly faded finish is original. Marks: Sibold (two paper labels inside shoulder plate). Comments: Attributed to Johann Friedrich Muller, circa 1830. Value Points: rare model with unique paper label, very elaborate coiffure, original finish, bearing a blue ribbon award from UFDC 1966 convention in Chicago.