$518
Wax over Papier-mch} Shoulder Head Doll, Germany, c. 1880s, cobalt blue stationary glass eyes, molded short blonde curls frame face, with red-orange hairband and bow, exposed ears, (scuffs to cheek, repaint on shoulder plate), cloth body, composition lower limbs (arms refinished), legs with molded brown high button heeled boots, cotton undergarments of the period, blue worsted wool walking dress with overskirt lined with a brown ladybug print cotton, ht. 23 in. Literature: Jan Foulke, DOLL CLASSICS, p. 171.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2001-05-12