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Description:
Papier-mache Shoulder Head Doll, America, mid-19th century, with painted pale blue eyes, black center-part hair with curls behind exposed pierced ears, composition cloth body, white kidskin arms, brown and taupe patterned dress with cotton and lace undergarments, ivory stockings, and red-brown leatherette booties, ht. 22 1/2 in.
Provenance: Given to Alice Hughes by her aunt, Alice Hughes Yarnell.
Estimate $150-200
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