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Description
17" (43 cm.) Solid domed paper mache shoulder head with oval face, strong elongated throat, black painted hair drawn smoothly around the face, looped behind her ears and forming into a two coiled chignons at the back of her head, black enamel eyes, painted lashes, closed mouth, original polished muslin slender body with stitch-jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, mitten hands with defined thumbs. Condition: very good/excellent, original finish, tiny nose rub. Comments: Germany, attributed to Johann Friedrich Muller, circa 1850. Value Points: regal presence of the gentle faced lady, with rare sculpted coiffure, original body, and wearing original muslin gown with embroidered center panel and applique paillettes.