Details include a perfect bisque socket head marked 17.SC with inset blue/gray paperweight eyes fringed in delicate lashes, very nice coloring overall, and a molded gray-painted mustache and goatee that coordinate with his molded and painted hair. He features crude composition limbs on a papier-mâché torso with molded boots upon his feet. This dashing soldier wears a uniform in navy wool that is complete with a belted double breasted coat with brass buttons and a felt hat.
The doll, part of the Cuno Otto & Dressel Military Series which was issued in 1898, remains in all original and very good condition. Head Incised: 17.SC

Measures: 8 1/2” tall

$495.00

JC-045