Simon Halbig 1079 Bisque Head Doll with Provenance

Description:

Simon Halbig 1079 Bisque Head Doll with Provenance, Germany, late 19th century, doll called "Jessie Mary" by original owner, blue sleeping eyes, open mouth, impressed SH 1079 DEP 7 1/2, dark blonde human hair wig, fully articulated composition body in fine finish, original pink silk dress and undergarments (very frail, melting),replacement white silk dress, ht. 16 1/2 in.

Provenance: Childhood doll of Mary Notman Hendrie, born in Philadelphia in 1885.
Estimate $300-500

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