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A bisque headed doll with plaster composition forearms and a stuffed body professionally stitched. The material enclosing the stuffing has been painted pink; the lower part of the legs have been painted black with black slippers on the feet. The shoulder plate has been glued to the torso. This is a sleeping doll, open mouthed with five teeth apparent. The hair is glued to a cardboard and then glued on to the bisque. Marked 'Germany' and 'Mabel 13/0' on back of shoulder plate.
Costume: cloak, apron, gown, skirt, underskirt, drawers, shoes. Body: bisque-headed sleeping doll with plaster composition forearms and a stuffed body. Hat: none Cap: none
General observations: Gown made of blue white linsey-wolsey tied up at the back; red flannel cloak; crochless drawers like those made for adults.