German Wax-Over-Paper Mache Glass-Eyed Child with Beautiful Coiffure

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25" (64 cm.) Wax-over-paper mache shoulderhead, sculpted blonde hair in arranged horizontal curls, tucked behind sculpted ears, and with blue hair band and curly bangs, large bright blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth with center accent line, blushed cheeks, firmly-stuffed twill body, paper mache lower arms and legs, painted fancy lavender heeled ankle boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1875. Value Points: rarity factors include fancy coiffure and hair bows, glass eyes, original body with fancy books, and wearing fine antique gown and undergarments.