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Description
26" (66 cm.) Paper-mache solid domed head with heavily-lidded inset enamel eyes,high
painted brows,aquiline nose,closed mouth,hand-tied brunette human hair wig,attached lower
arms,wooden torso with well-detailed hips and stomach to accommodate fashions of its
time,dowel-jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees,carved definition of toes. Condition:
head restored,hands replaced,otherwise excellent. Comments: Northern Italy,18th century.
Value Points: wonderful original body torso with well-shaped elongated legs,and outstanding
early costume of woven silk with homespun lining,bone-shaped bodice with back lacing
closure,sleeves designed open at the back with silk tie ribbons,gilt metallic borders,along with
original under-blouse/chemise,petticoat,hand-woven warm stockings,and hand-stitched
sandals with gemstone accents and silk (matching gown) soles.