Armand Marseille large porcelain head doll Girl with child's face, circa 1896, marked 3200 AM 7 DEP, bisque porcelain chest head with open mouth, four teeth on top, chin and upper lip dimples, fixed brown glass eyes, painted lash line, feathered brows and long brown human hair wig, leather bellows body with rocker links, bisque porcelain forearms, splinted legs and knee gusset, old undergarment and overdress, leg warmers and red boots, age-toned condition, right cheek slightly rubbed, both thumbs old restored, L 59 cm.

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