#274

English Poured Wax Child Doll with Original Costume
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$800
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18" (46 cm.) Poured wax shoulderhead with solid dome, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with slightly-downcast lips, auburn inserted tendrils of hair, original cloth body with poured wax lower limbs. Condition: generally excellent, some complexion fading. Comments: English, circa 1875. Value Points: the solemn-faced child has original body and is wearing original red and cream costume and cape.