#242

All-Original German Bisque Doll Posed on Easter Egg Candy Container
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Description
13" (33 cm.) h. Seated upon a paper mache egg with lithographed paper interior and flocked flannel exterior and gilt paper edging, is a bisque head doll with brown glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, open mouth, four tiny teeth, blonde mohair wig, wooden block torso, wire upper arms and legs, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1890. Value Points: pristine condition, the little Easter doll is seated on original egg designed for use as candy container, wearing original pink and floral costume and bonnet, and holding wicker basket of eggs.