#307

German Candy Container "George Washington on Horseback" in Original Costume
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LB***56
$850
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$1,200 / $1,500
Description
7" (18 cm.) Seated upon a paper mache horse with dappled flannel-hide, amber glass eyes, flannel blanket and leatherette harness is a bisque head man depicting George Washington with painted blue eyes, closed mouth, white mohair wig, wooden block torso and lower limbs, painted black boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: bisque doll from the historical series of Dressel, circa 1892, in original candy container presentation with removable head on horse to allow for candy storage. Value Points: excellent bisque characterization with strong angular face and nose, original flannel costume of the American hero.