German Bisque Lady Doll with Sculpted Bodice and Glass Eyes

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13" (33 cm.) Bisque shoulderhead with perfectly oval face, solid dome, inset blue glass eyes with black outlined eye sockets, delicately painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig, sculpted white bodice to suggest blouse front with ruffles and tucks, with attached gilt metal brooch, firmly-stuffed original muslin body with stitch-jointing at hips and shoulders, bisque lower arms and hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1870. Value Points: rarity factors include glass eyes, sculpted bodice, bisque arms, the beautiful doll wearing fine antique muslin gown, undergarments, and blue kidskin ankle boots.