16" 1888 Lady China Long neck brush strokes ears RARE

Antiques : Dolls

 

This is a lovely China head doll with a elongated neck, exposed ears, brush strokes on temples, tight small sausage curls hanging down forehead, hair pulled back on crown of head, then a second level is combed down the back to 6 large sausage curls with small curls on nap of neck. Quite unusual and very rare. Long slender face with very adult looking features, blue eyes with red accent over the eye. As you know china dolls were never marked. No damage and no repair. Stitch jointed old cloth china head body with 2 different antique china arms that are similar but, not an exact match. The body is old but, not as old as she is. It looks like it was replaced 60-70 years ago. It is not new. Beautifully dressed in old lady fashion 2 piece ensemble trimmed in antique lace with 2 piece antique cotton and lace slip and pantalets. The dress is sewn on and would be difficult to undress!

Item ID: 113