#333

German Wax Child Doll in Beautiful Original Costume and Wig
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$1,700
sold
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Description
18" (46 cm.) Solid domed thick-wax over paper-mache shoulder head,blue glass downcast eyes,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,original muslin stitch-jointed body,paper-mache lower arms and legs with wax coat,painted black ankle boots. Condition: some faint original craquelure,original finish,some costume frailness. Comments: Germany,circa 1880. Value Points: gentle-faced child wearing her original coral silk gown,lace trim,matching coral silk hair bows,fancy jewelry,undergarments.