Antique German bisque-head doll by Gebruder Heubach (Gebrüder Heubach), dressed in her traditional Swiss regional costume of the Canton of Bern (costume Suisse de Berne / Berner Tracht).
MARKS
Impressed to the back of the head: the intertwined initials G H for Gebruder Heubach, with "Made in Germany", the mould number and the size 7/0 (reads GH / Made in Germany / 19°6 / 7/0). The English "Made in Germany" indicates an export piece of the early 20th century, circa 1900-1920s.
SIZE
Approximately 28 cm / 11 inches tall.
CONSTRUCTION
- Bisque (porcelain) socket head, hand-painted face with blushed cheeks
- Glass fixed (set) eyes
- Open mouth with moulded teeth
- Original mohair wig
- Jointed composition body
COSTUME (Canton of Bern)
- Black velvet bodice/plastron with white glass-bead decoration and the silver-tone chain-and-plaque ornament typical of the Bernese Tracht
- White blouse with sheer puffed sleeves
- Red neckerchief
- Dotted red skirt over a black under-skirt with braid trim
- Black velvet bonnet edged in black lace
- White stockings and black shoes
- Two small devotional medals hang from the chain at the back
CONDITION
Excellent antique example. Bisque head in PERFECT condition - no cracks, hairlines, or repairs - with crisp modelling and original painted decoration (head condition being the first thing most collectors check). Jointed composition body in very good condition with only minor age-appropriate wear. Glass eyes secure, original mohair wig intact. Costume complete and all-original, with honest age-appropriate wear, most notably some fraying to the red silk neckerchief. A well-preserved, untouched piece.
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