Antique Vintage 21” German JDK Kestner Gibson Girl Doll Bisque 172 C1910
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Antique Vintage 21.5” German J. D. Kestner Gibson Girl Lady Doll 172 AS IS c1910 Bisque
Description:Bisque shoulder head doll, head incised 172 7 U made by J.D. Kestner. This is the famous Gibson Girl based on the drawings of Charles Dana Gibson, with long neck, up-tilted chin, patrician nose, multi-stroked eyebrows, sleeping eyes, painted lower lashes, closed mouth with lip shading stroke, plaster pate, original blonde mohair wig, original rivet-jointed kid body with (original??)... celluloid forearms. Dressed with 3 antique Edwardian under garment pieces (Top, Bloomers & Petticoat), modern looking socks and a Cameo necklace.
CONDITION: In as found Antique/Vintage Condition. FOR REPAIR/TLCChest/Shoulder Plate has large break. Right leg has large cut in leather - exposing sawdust fill. Petticoat has a tear/rip in the fabric below the button closure. Pin holes on feet. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS.
SHIPPING: 4LBS 8.5” x 7” x 27”
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Description:Bisque shoulder head doll, head incised 172 7 U made by J.D. Kestner. This is the famous Gibson Girl based on the drawings of Charles Dana Gibson, with long neck, up-tilted chin, patrician nose, multi-stroked eyebrows, sleeping eyes, painted lower lashes, closed mouth with lip shading stroke, plaster pate, original blonde mohair wig, original rivet-jointed kid body with (original??)... celluloid forearms. Dressed with 3 antique Edwardian under garment pieces (Top, Bloomers & Petticoat), modern looking socks and a Cameo necklace.
CONDITION: In as found Antique/Vintage Condition. FOR REPAIR/TLCChest/Shoulder Plate has large break. Right leg has large cut in leather - exposing sawdust fill. Petticoat has a tear/rip in the fabric below the button closure. Pin holes on feet. PLEASE SEE PHOTOS FOR DETAILS.
SHIPPING: 4LBS 8.5” x 7” x 27”
To be as transparent as possible, I provide shipping weight & dimensions of packages in ALL of my listings for customers to cross check shipping prices independently if desired.I wish I had control over rising mailing costs - but sadly I haven’t found a magic wand that works for that yet.
