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Description
29" (74 cm.) Solid-domed paper-mache head with light wax coating,black painted pate,black
enamel inset eyes,eyeliner,delicately-painted lashes and brows,closed mouth with outlined
lips,blushed cheeks,original brunette hand-tied human hair wig in braided coronet,muslin
body,wooden lower arms with spatula-shaped hands. Condition: generally excellent,some
craquelure to original wax finish. Comments: Circa 1840,possibly for the French market. Value
Points: the beautiful lady with original painted complexion and features is wearing her original
muslin gown with transfer print designs,undergarments,heavy leather shoes,bonnet with cutwork
trim and ruffles.