#220

American Gutta Percha Fashion Doll with Registered Trademark "Remo Enamel"
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$1,500
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$1,800 / $2,300
Description
22" (56 cm.) Solid domed gutta percha swivel head on matching shoulderplate with original creamy complexion, painted facial features, blue eyes in defined eye sockets, upper eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, single stroke brows, closed mouth with defined space and suggestion of teeth between outlined lips, blonde mohair wig, muslin stitch-jointed body, leather arms with gusset jointing at elbows, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Registered Trademark Remo Enamel Pat's April 2nd 1867/Feb 17/1875.(front shoulderplate). Comments: American, circa 1875. Value Points: very rare patented American doll with pristine original finish. Ex-collection Doris Hupp.