German Bisque Closed Mouth Doll in Traditional Costume

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13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulderhead, oval-shaped face with very full cheeks, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig with long braids, cloth body with stitch-jointing, bisque lower hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Germany, circa 1885. Value Points: the closed mouth doll with brilliant eyes is wearing original traditional costume with beaded detail and metal link ornaments, original leather slippers.