GERMAN PARIAN-TYPE BISQUE YOUNG CHILD DOLL, unmarked, swivel head with a cup and saucer construction, fixed glass blue eyes, hand-painted facial features including eyebrows, eyelashes and a pink closed mouth, cloth stuffed torso body and legs, bisque arms, white-painted porcelain legs with pink decoration and pink iridescent-painted shoes, jointed at shoulders and hips, molded hair painted blonde with curls. Vintage clothing including a white slip and undergarments. Second half 19th century. 13 1/2" H.
Literature: Parallels Moyer - Doll Values Antique to Modern, Seventh Edition, p. 145 left.

Deaccessioned by the Wachovia Historical Society to benefit acquisitions and conservation funds.

Very good overall condition, expected minute wear, one leg with damage and remaining toe tip with a flake. Clothing undamaged.