#83

German Bisque Lady Doll with Original Elaborate Coiffure and Costume
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$1,600
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with oval face and elongated throat,blue painted upper glancing eyes,red and black upper eyeliner,single stroke brows,aquiline nose with accent dots,closed mouth with center accent line,brunette wig arranged in original elaborate braided chignon,original muslin stitch-jointed body,leather arms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany,circa 1870. Value points: the doll is wearing her original Norwegian folklore costume with elaborate tulle and metallic gilt ribbon coiffe,button-laced vest,double- layer woolen skirts,jewelry,undergarments,shoes.