Early Papier Mache Shoulder Head Lady Doll

Description:

Early Papier Mache Shoulder Head Lady Doll, Germany, c. 1825, blue painted eyes, molded black hair combed to top of head with lightly molded braid, painted spit curls in front of ears (soil, chin rub, lower shoulderplate has horizontal crack and split across front),kid "milliner's model" body, wood lower limbs, blue painted flat shoes, original gauze undergarments, blue silk dress, pink ribbon trim (soil, foxing),ht. 11 in.Provenance: Former collection of Madeline O. Merrill.
Estimate $700-1,000

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