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Waxed papier maché head and shoulder plate. Protruding bright blue eyes and black pupils; ‘Stülpnase’ type; tinted mouth; rather absurd face. Not slit headed but stringy flaxen wig attached to head by pins. Torso including arms and legs are sawdust filled. Arms of pink painted kid. Three fingers on either hand.
Clothing: the doll is dressed in a long, faded, white and pink laced dress, white pantaloons and petticoat. White kid slippers on feet.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
28.461
Acquisition
Donation
Measurements
Height
(cm): 35.5
Material
papier-mâche
wax
leather (goat)
wood (sawdust)
Location
In store
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