Item Overview: Up for sale is a beautiful, late 19th to early 20th-century antique German bisque socket head character doll. Measuring approximately 9.5 inches tall, this cabinet-sized doll makes an exquisite display piece for any antique doll collector. Head Markings & Construction: The back of the porcelain socket head features a crisp, incised factory size classification mark reading 2 / 1. (Size 2 over 1). There are three factory-made ventilation holes present at the top of the crown. The head shows scattered remnants of original amber-colored glue and plaster residue where her wig pate was historically anchored. The bisque has a smooth, creamy complexion with beautifully painted multi-stroke eyebrows, upper/lower delicate eyelashes, and rosy cheeks. Eyes & Facial Features: This doll features stunning, stationary blue glass inset eyes permanently secured inside the skull via original plaster of Paris mounds. Costume & Condition: She comes dressed in a period-style royal blue long-sleeve dress accented with an intricate, wide cream-colored lace overlay collar, matching sleeve cuffs, and bottom trim. Her ensemble is completed with a coordinating bonnet/hat, a light silk-ribbon neck tie, and black painted footwear. Condition Details: Bisque socket head appears free of hairline fractures, cracks, or visible surface restorations (please see photos). Natural, minor vertical factory mold trace visible at the lower neck seam line from the manufacturing process. The dress shows normal vintage aging, minor fabric dust, and light patina to the lace corresponding with its age. Please review all high-resolution images closely as they serve as the definitive description of the item’s condition. There are a couple black spots on the front of the dress. She also has jointed arms and legs.