Hansi "Gretel" Character Doll

Description:

Hansi "Gretel" Character Doll, France, c. 1917, made of Pryialytine, a heavy celluloid composition, doll with painted features, smile (paint loss to eyes, crack across bridge of nose, pieces out at neck opening, crackling and repairs to legs) jointed neck and limbs, dressed in original Alsatian costume, black velvet jacket and cap with huge silk bow, carries red umbrella and paper slate marked "Hansi" and "Vive la France! Gretel," ht. 7 1/2 in.
Estimate $200-300

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