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REMARKABLE ALL ORIGINAL ''WIRE EYED'' WAX DOLL

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Exceptionally large wax over papier mache shoulderhead w/open & closed mouth and molded teeth, w/wire mechanism in torso to allow one to open and close the brown glass eyes. Doll wears all period clothing w/drawn pink silk bonnet, leather shoes, and wonderful human hair wig in long tight curls.
Size: 30'' (76 cm)

Many craze lines and cracks in outer wax surface, but one never finds this type of doll in this charming size! (Good Cond.) considering age & type.

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