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Doll

1902 Approximate

1902 Bisque Headed Doll. Material: bisque and leather. Size: 6" W. x 18" L. x 3" deep. Description: off-white bisque head, chest, lower arms and hands, painted facial features, open eyes, teeth visible in open mouth; brown leather stuffed body; brown hair; white eyelet dress and cap, two white cotton slips, white underwear and stockings.

Given to Ella Laudert at age four in l902. Ella was the daughter of the Fred Lauderts of New Richland and married Berton Hansen. Mr. Hansen ran a wood working shop in Waseca for many years. Doll is wearing a dress made by Gwendolyn made from her mother's dress. The petticoat is from Ella Laudert's baptismal dress in 1899. Wig was replaced in mid-1920s. Gwendolyn Hansen was born 30 Nov 1922 & died 30 Aug 1940. Toys & Games. Needs cleaning and repair.