Lot 108: H W German Composition Character Doll with Blue Sleep Eyes

A German-made composition character doll featuring a jointed composition body and limbs. The doll is fitted with blue glass sleep eyes that operate on a functional weighted mechanism. The head is finished with a blonde mohair wig styled in a bob. The doll is dressed in a red and white polka-dot cotton dress featuring a white bib collar with lace trim, a coordinating red waist sash with white heart motifs, and a matching polka-dot bonnet with lace edging. The ensemble is completed with white faux-leather shoes adorned with decorative bows and lace trim.

The back of the neck features incised markings arranged vertically. The top row consists of the capital letters H, W, and M. Below this, the word GERMANY is impressed, followed by the numbers 6 1/2. The interior body features a functional cryer or sound mechanism. A small adhesive lot label is present on the front of the dress.