Antique German China Doll Kestner Flat Top Hairstyle 1860’s 15 3/4
Such a serene face on this antique German china doll, by Kestner. Her hairstyle is similar to a covered wagon, but is actually considered a variation of a flat top hairstyle. She has the usual paint rubs on the back of her hair, but the head is free of any damage, cracks, or chips. Her cloth body is very shapely. She has antique china lower limbs. Her arms are free of any damage, cracks, or chips, as is her right lower leg. The left lower leg. Was long ago broken and mended, the toe of that boot also has a chip. She has painted, flat soled boots. She wears antique pantalettes, with rows of tucks, and lace trim, and antique half slip trimmed with tatting. Her dress seems to have been made 60 to 70 years ago, from antique fabric. The bodice is pinkish-red silk taffeta, with antique black lace at the neckline. I have included a picture of a stain on the back of the bodice, I have not attempted to remove the stain. The skirt is grey silk with a woven pattern. The fabric of the skirt has melted, and is not in good condition. I have left it on her as I, personally, prefer older garments and their history. I feel it is still very pretty even in its current condition. She is 15 3/4 tall. Please feel free to ask questions.