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Europe, Germany, Kestner, ca. 1910. A fine Johann Daniel Kestner Jr. (JDK) doll with markings on the back of the head "K / Made in in Germany / 14 / JDK / 211 ". Her bisque head swivels and presents an endearing face with blue glass eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, rosy cheeks, an open mouth, and a blonde mohair wig over a plaster pate. Her articulated body (probably made from papier mache) has loop jointing at shoulders, hips, and knees. She is dressed in a long off white cotton dress with lace, eyelet, and embroidered details over a full slip with a lace trim. Size: 18" H (45.7 cm); 25.5" H (64.8 cm) with dress.

JDK came from Walterhausen, Thuringia, Germany and began making papier mache and wood dolls in 1816. He earned his nickname "King Kestner" because he eventually employed approximately 3/4 of Walterhausen's population.

Provenance: private Honolulu, Hawaii, USA collection

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  • Condition: Markings on the back of the head "K / Made in in Germany / 14 / JDK / 211 ". Wig and pate are not attached. Repair to interior of the head. Minute nicks to peripheries of some of the jointed areas of the body. Expected stains and age wear to the dress, but still lovely.

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