#358

Mid-19th-Century Paper Doll
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$400
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Description
9 1/2" (24 cm.) x 8" folio.6 1/2" doll. A heavy stock-paper doll designed to represent the Swedish Opera performer known as "The Swedish Nightingale" in presented in her original folio with ten numbered gowns from 10 famous roles in which she performed. Very good condition,some play wear,one costume sleeve torn. The names of the costumes,and the opera in which it was worn,appear on the inside folio cover in three languages. Circa 1860.