Spectacular early Val Gardena doll with a carved hair comb and an elaborate trousseau, of exceptional size, A wooden head carved from a single piece with a defined chest, a slightly round face with an elegant, long neck, a narrow nose, and carved ears with pierced earlobes, set amid magnificent curls. Elaborately carved hair with a gold-colored hair comb, a curl on the forehead, and finely detailed hair on the sides. Painted brown eyes with black pupils, delicate pink cheek decoration, and an accentuated chin with a hint of a double chin. Skin-toned torso, delicately slender wooden body with movable limbs and ball joints at the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees; carved hands with suggested fingers; painted slippers. Earrings; original antique dress with a high waist; matching Schute hat; 5 additional harmoniously coordinated historical garments and two additional hats; plus a matching wooden box; “Spuhler Collection” Condition: generally excellent; age-related craquelure on the face and chest. Manufacturer: Val Gardena, ca. 1830. Height: 70 cm