China Shoulder Head Doll with Molded Snood

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China Shoulder Head Doll with Molded Snood, Germany, mid-19th century, black molded hair pulled back from face, widow's peak, brush strokes around face, hair held by gold band and snood, blue painted eyes, red eyeliner, three sew holes (few tiny cinders on back shoulder plate),cloth body, china hands with cupped fingers, newer cotton undergarments, purple velvet two-piece dress with jet-black and gold bead trim, ht. 22 in.
Estimate $800-1,500

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