exceptional papier mâché shoulder headed doll, c. 1890, modeled, curly, black painted hair, with side parting, uncovered, modeled ears, inset black glass eyes, modeled nose, closed mouth, slightly blushed cheeks, neck with slight formation of cracks, fabric body with slim waist, long, slim, carved arms, with red ornamental line, light blue silk slippers, probably original underwear and dress, 42 cm, the greater part of the head  was professional colorwise retouched, extremely expressive