Large China Shoulder Head Doll with Mature Face

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Large China Shoulder Head Doll with Mature Face, Germany, mid-19th century, blue painted lidded eyes, sharp nose, prominent chin, Jenny Lind-type hairstyle, wings to side and bun in back (minor nose rub and pinpoint spots on shoulder plate),old cloth body, long china arms with well-formed fingers, china legs, flat black shoes, painted pink garters (one leg cracked and re-glued),dress of paisley pattern cotton twill with blue velvet trim, ht. 23 in. Literature: Jan Foulke, DOLL CLASSICS, p. 130.
Estimate $1,000-2,000

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