All-original Luxury Version Mary Todd Lincoln 25 Exc. Costume & Fancy Boots

  
Offered is the choicest example of the so-called Mary Todd Lincoln China head doll. This desirable example is a breathtaking sight at 25 tall and every detail is regal. Her glazed porcelain shoulder head is in mint condition with no chips, cracks, damage, or repairs; a deep and shapely plate that enhances her long, graceful neck. This model can be found on a spectrum whereby one can lavishly decorated, down the line to examples with no striking details picked out and no special, careful painting. This choice doll was made by Kestner, called the "King" of doll makers in Germany. She exhibits deeply modelling facial features as well as strong detail in her snood and hair bows. Very white porcelain with china blue painted eyes, single stroke brows, aqualine nose, and the well-known painted closed mouth of Kestner China heads. Mary has molded black hair that's brushed back smoothly from her face with a short white center part, brush strokes at both temples, and hair bows on either side of her face that are lushly detailed in gilt paint. Her porcelain is very white with coral- blushed cheeks She retains her original cloth body in excellent condition, featuring long, graceful leather arms that curve slightly, giving her almost the graceful look of a ballerina. Her undergarments are layered and original. Her original dress features a feminine floral print on white cotton lawn with low-cut round neckline, short puffed sleeves and a narrow waist with cartridge pleating to give her a very full skirt redolent of the beautifully detailed day and evening gowns fashionable in her time period.

To add one last indulgence to this exceptional doll, she wears the most lovely two-tone leather boots with heels. I have not removed them so as not to risk damaging them.

She comes from my personal collection. She's the best of the best. I'm sure whomever buys her will be thrilled to have such a museum piece. Please message me if you have any questions at all.

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