Parian Fancy German Bisque, Blonde Curls & Ribbon, Original Body, Old Clothing

• Parian, Fancy Bisque Head
• Original Cloth Body
• Leather Arms
• Antique Clothing, Undergarments
• Pierced Ears
• Molded Curls, Blue Ribbon
• Germany
• Cabinet Size
• Antique (used)

This lovely lady with her elaborate molded blonde curls and ringlets held in place by cobalt blue ribbons is known as a parian or fancy bisque doll.  Dating from the mid to late 1800s, these beautiful ladies were made in Germany.  She has her original wasp-waisted cloth body with leather arms with stitched fingers.  She comes in antique, and what may her original, undergarments, including a chemise with a gathered neck and short sleeves, a half slip with a delicate window pane pattern, and  simple bloomers or knickers that tie at the waist.  The clothing is made of fine cotton and is a beautifully tailored mixture of hand and machine stitching.  She also wears wonderful old knit cotton stockings over her cloth feet.  This elegant bisque belle is a cabinet size 13 inches tall.  The bisque is flawless and her multiple molded curls are sharply modeled.  Her serene face is delicately painted, with one stroke blonde brows, large light blue eyes with black pupils and black and red lid lines, red eye and nose dots, and full coral lips.  Her very pale complexion is enhanced by her subtly blushed rosy cheeks.  Her ears are pierced, but the many years have claimed the earrings.  The head is free of breaks and chips and although the cloth body has some age discoloration, it is tight and sturdy.  The fine kid arms are in good condition for their age, but are worn at the shoulders and elbows, and the right  has been repaired at the elbow with kid patches.  The repairs could be stained to match the rest of the arm and would be hidden once she is clothed in a gown or period dress.  The undergarments are slightly yellowed with age.  The slip has three small splits in the front along the folds, the longest one only approximately an inch long, but they are not noticeable when the doll is dress and overall the clothing is sturdy and intact.

LEGAL STUFF: I charge only the actual mailing costs and there are no handling charges. I prefer to send by United States Priority Mail, but if you have another preference, I will work with you. Insurance is required for all purchases over $100. Items under $100 may be insured at the buyer's option, but if the buyer decides not to insure, the item will be mailed with delivery confirmation (a cost of 70 cents). Texas residents must pay sales tax. I accept checks or money orders. I will ship right away upon receiving a money order but will wait five business days for all checks to clear. TO INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS: I will place the actual value of the item on customs forms and will not falsify government documents. NO RETURNS unless there is a SIGNIFICANT flaw I have failed to include in the description. Items must be returned for a full refund. All sales are final 30 days after the date of mailing, unless I have been contacted by the buyer before that date. Remember, you are looking at a picture posted on the Internet, so that colors may be close to, but may not match exactly, the colors on the item. Please feel free to email me with any questions!