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Scarce - The Virtuous Girl with 2 Two-Sided Paper Dolls and 8 Costumes

Information found in Howard p.279 An example of this doll was found in a German museum in the 1960s and included information on the publisher and costume labeling.

Vienna Austria: H. F. Muller, 1840-1850. In the traditional German manner of the day the the set includes two (2) identical 6 3/4" paper dolls and eight (8) two-sided costumes. Each costume is printed on polished paper and involves an activity. Light egg wash finish. The costumes were dubbed Pretty, Diligence, Applications, Patience, Clemency, Mansuetude, Candor and Sincerity. The costumes depict woman
with exuberant baby in cradle
holding a book
holding a satchel and hanky
holding a watering can and garden rake
holding a pot with a seated shepherd boy on reverse
with a dog at her feet
holding a lamb with lamb at her feet on reverse.
holding a dove
Includes two (2) hats. Each of the costumes is numbered. Charming and dear. Box is lacking. Light to moderate wear.

Price: $650.00

Item #29020414