#74

Early German Felt Character Boy by Steiff with Button in Ear 1200/1500
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Description
16" (41 cm.) All-felt doll, swivel head with pressed features and center facial seam, blue glass bead eyes, smug lips, blonde cropped wig, disc-jointing at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, slight wear to hair. Marks: (metal Steiff button in ear). Comments: Steiff, circa 1915. Value Points: the dear-faced fellow is wearing black velvet suit with white collared shirt, socks, shoes, cap.