Description

ALL-ORIGINAL GERMAN WAX-OVER-PAPIER MACHE FASHION DOLL WITH SLEEP EYES. 19 ½”. Tinted wax-over-papier mache shoulder-head, cobalt blue glass sleep eyes, multi-stroked brows, closed mouth, pale pink lips with center accent line, cloth body with composition forearms and lower legs, painted boots with black detail, gauze-over-cotton dress with lace trim and silk ribbons, cotton slip and pantaloons, blonde mohair wig in original set with blue silk ribbon. Commentary: Circa 1860’s doll retains lovely soft pink complexion tones with very little wear, costume fragile.