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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump cheeks and chin, blue glass sleep eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, lightly-feathered brows, closed mouth modeled as though open, with pale outlined lips, and with row of painted teeth, blonde mohair wig over plaster pate, early composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 13. Comments: Kestner, circa 1885. Value Points: very expressive features with remarkable modeling of chubby cheeks, rare painted teeth, antique sailor costume.