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A papier maâché-headed doll
with moulded plaited bun held by a comb, painted features, kid body and wooden limbs attached with red paper bands, wearing contemporary black silk taffeta Maltese costume with corals and Rosary -- 13in. (33cm.) high, circa 1850 (nose chipped at tip)
See Colour Plate 2
with moulded plaited bun held by a comb, painted features, kid body and wooden limbs attached with red paper bands, wearing contemporary black silk taffeta Maltese costume with corals and Rosary -- 13in. (33cm.) high, circa 1850 (nose chipped at tip)
See Colour Plate 2