Discovery
Description:
Handwerck 79 Bisque Head Girl Doll, Germany, blue sleeping eyes, open mouth, upper teeth, head marked "79 10 Germany Handwerck", original long blonde human hair wig, fully articulated composition body in original finish, original cotton undergarments, white cotton blouse and pink striped pinafore, leather boots, ht. 18 in.
Estimate $300-500
Light soiling to face, faint mold lines to neck. Eyes good. Slight wig pulls. Two dots show up to forehead when lit - do not appear to be repairs, possible extra plaster visible from inside. Original finish to body, unmarked, play wear.
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