#416.1

English Wooden Doll with Dainty Early Costume
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13" (33 cm.) One-piece carved wooden head and torso with round-shaped face,black enamel inset eyes,fringed brows,closed mouth,original tacked-on wig,cloth upper arms,wooden lower arms,jointed one-piece legs. Condition: some minor paint rubs on complexion. Comments: English,late-18th century. Value Points: very pleasing originality of the early wooden doll in charming petite size,wearing original homespun dress with transfer designs,hand- stitching,three layers of petticoats,apron,tiny purse.