30" Antique 1850s Paper Mache Head Doll Glass Eyes Wooden Legs Arms Gesso Finish

Description

Large 30 inch antique 1850's  paper /papier mache doll, with wooden arms and legs cover in Gesso molded finish.
She has a cloth body stuffed with straw/wood chips.
She measures 30" tall and appears to have her original mohair wig.
I cannot find any manufacture markings.
Her stationary
blue eyes are glass and there is some loss to the corners of her eyelids.
The shoulder plate is in nice condition with no breaks.
The limbs have some edge wear to the finger tips and toes of her shoes but, are original and in overall good condition with molded socks and shoes.
I believe the arms are wood or wood composition with a Gesso molded coating and painted.
Overall she presents well with a charming, antique appearance and an adorable dolly-type face.
She wears an antique dress with pinafore/apron that I believe is original to her. The apron has a small hole on the back about buttocks high. There is some yellowing from age.
Underneath that she has on white/off-white pantaloons that tie in the back, 2  full slips, under shirt, and bonnet that matches her apron.
Her undergarments look good for the age with no holes but, are yellowed from age.
She is a rarer size at this tall and she would be a lovely addition to your antique dolls collection and displays;
She will ship carefully wrapped and fully insured, via Priority Mail
Sh would make a fantastic addition to any collection. Please see my other listings for more antiques and collectible toys.
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