ASSORTED GERMAN AND OTHER CHINA-HEAD LADY DOLLS, LOT OF FOUR, each with shoulder head and painted facial features, cloth bodies, comprising three examples with covered-wagon hairstyles, central part and curls to the back, one example with porcelain hands and legs with red painted ribbons, another with leather arms and with separated fingers; and an example with fancy hairstyle of long curls and a bow to the back, porcelain hands and legs with blue painted ribbons. Each fitted in vintage attire, undergarments and one with leather shoes. Third quarter 19th century. 9 1/2" to 12 1/2" HOA.
Provenance: The Eleanor V. Lakin Collection, Boonsboro, MD.

Very good overall condition, each with expected wear primarily to hair paint, fancy hair example with manufacturing imperfections to the chin and neck area, wear to bodies. Clothing with scattered imperfections including deterioration.