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Papier-mache Shoulder Head Doll

Sell one like this
$98$80
Auction: Discovery - 2756TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 09, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Papier-mache Shoulder Head Doll, America, mid-19th century, with painted pale blue eyes, black center-part hair with curls behind exposed pierced ears, composition cloth body, white kidskin arms, brown and taupe patterned dress with cotton and lace undergarments, ivory stockings, and red-brown leatherette booties, ht. 22 1/2 in.

Provenance: Given to Alice Hughes by her aunt, Alice Hughes Yarnell.
Estimate $150-200


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Keywords

Doll, Alice Hughes, Alice Hughes Yarnell