Wax-over-Composition Doll with Molded Bonnet

Description:

Wax-over-Composition Doll with Molded Bonnet, c. 1870s, black pupil-less glass eyes, closed mouth (paint touch-up, rewaxing, light cracking),blonde mohair wig at sides and beneath yellow molded bonnet with red and blue feathers on top, shoulder head on cloth body, painted high button brown boots, lower arms with jointed wrists, white cotton undergarments and lace-trimmed dress, magenta silk sash, ht. 23 in.
Estimate $500-700

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