Pauline Doll, Paper Mâché, Leather Body, Mid-19th Century, Attic Find

  

Very old German-made doll called "PAULINE" from the mid-19th century, attic condition! Head and collar in molded cardboard covered with wax, painted face, open mouth with 2 straw teeth on the top and 2 on the bottom. Head and color in beautiful original condition. Small fixed black glass eyes. Body in gusseted leather, with some wear on the leather, see photos.

She wears her blue silk dress with lace and pretty brooch on one shoulder. Pair of stockings with pink silk rosette in the middle. For information, Pauline dolls were produced in Germany then assembled and dressed in France.