19” 1860s Fancy Hairdo 19” CHINA Head Orig Body & Underwear

Dolls : Antique

 

Exquisite china head lady with pierced ears and fancy-coiffed molded black hair having the finest comb-marks painted along each side of her face and curls piled on her forehead (tiny rough 'beauty spot' on left cheek). Original cloth body and china lower limbs with cupped hands and flat-soled black ankle boots (left lower leg restored but hidden by pantaloons and gown). Her china face is very well painted with lightly blushed cheeks; blue eyes have fine red & black lid lines under single-stroke black brows. The deep shoulder plate has three sew holes on each side. As you know china dolls never had any markings. This fine unmarked lady has original cotton underwear of chemise, drawers & petticoat, all with embroidered eyelet hems. The 1860-style gown was probably made in the 1920s yet suits her beautifully: black taffeta with pinked scalloped edges and dark pink trim. The big bow in back is half black and half dark pink. The front of the gown has fading that essentially adds interest.

Item ID: 394