Three Papier-mache Shoulder Head Girl Dolls

Description:

Three Papier-mache Shoulder Head Girl Dolls, possibly Germany, all unmarked, one with fixed brown glass eyes, painted eyebrows and eyelashes, painted closed mouth, light brown wig, cotton undergarments, printed brown and ivory cotton dress, knit socks, brown shoes, brown velvet cape with wool trim, and a velvet-lined straw bonnet, ht. 29; one with fixed blue glass eyes, painted eyelashes and eyebrows, open mouth with inset top teeth, blonde wig, cloth body, composition arms, white cotton undergarments, knit socks, printed faded floral dress, pink silk bonnet, and crocheted parasol, ht. 21; and one with fixed blue glass eyes, painted closed mouth, eyelashes, and eyebrows, brown wig, cloth body, papier-mache or composition arms, pink cotton dress with lace trim and underskirt, red socks, and booties, ht. 15 in.

Provenance: The estate of Jeanne Hedberg.
Estimate $200-400


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