Doll collection
Bisque doll
| Description: |
This is a closed mouth bisque head doll manufactured in Germany by Alt, Beck and Gottschalk (ABG) circa 1880. The doll is model #698 (Emily). The body is leather. The eyes are blue glass paperweight. The hair is a blonde mohair wig. The mouth is closed and painted. The doll is dressed in a pink silky print fashion type newer dress. The head is perfect and the body has been repaired. The doll stands 18 inches (45.2 cm) tall. |
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| Origin: | 2004 |
| Created By: |
Alt, Beck, and Gottschalk (Firm) |
| Contributor(s): |
Margaret Gillum |
| Source: |
http://indianamemory.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/vchs/id/62 |
| Collection: |
Vigo County Historical Society |
| Rights: | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/UND/1.0/ |
| Copyright: |
Copyright Undetermined |
| Subjects: |
Bisque dolls Dolls Leather industry Domestic Life |
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