Early 1910s Antique German Celluloid Schildkrot Turtle Schutz-Marke Doll DE7

Description

Early Schildkrot Turtle Mark Celluloid Doll
Height: 12.5" tall
Marks: Schildkrot turtle mark, Schutz-Marke; German made
Materials: celluloid head with composition legs, arms, body, inset glass sleep eyes
Age: 1910s era
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Doll Details:
Beautiful and early Schildkrot turtle mark girl doll! She is really in remarkably good condition, with no missing fingers, chips or cracks to body, just light paintwear. Her head is a really nice transition celluloid head, molded like a bisque, with inset sleep glass eyes of a nice bright blue- and still working! Notice the antique wood stability bar in the interior of the head- no cracks at all! She wears a modern mohair wig that looks quite lovely on her!
She wears a handmade antique blue starched muslin dress with later ribbon and lace added to it, and a later underchemise and pantaloons, undoubtedly made for the doll. Modern shoes and darling little blue pattent leather Mary Janes. Gorgeous- and so rare!
Please check our other auctions, as we have a small but select group of other vintage items and antique dolls up for auction this week!
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