Black Bisque Socket Head Character Doll, late 19th century, very black fired-in coloring, ethnic features, brown stationary eyes, pierc

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Black Bisque Socket Head Character Doll, late 19th century, very black fired-in coloring, ethnic features, brown stationary eyes, pierced-in ears, hint of shiny black eyebrows, well-defined open mouth, coral-pink lip coloring, row of upper teeth, marked 4 at base of neck (white area back of head),black caracal wig (wear, tears),articulated straight wrist wood and composition body, white cotton undergarments and dress with eyelet trim, lacy cap, black leather ankle strap shoes of the period, ht. 16 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

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