This 15-inch J.D. Kestner doll from the 1890s features a charming blonde wig, brown sleep eyes, and a distinctive red knit bonnet paired with a coordinating red skirt and tan sailor-style sweater. The outfit creates a warm, nautical-inspired appearance that highlights the doll’s expressive face and finely modeled features. Her large eyes, softly blushed cheeks, and detailed bisque head are characteristic of the quality workmanship associated with the Kestner factory during the late nineteenth century.

The doll is recorded in good condition, with some expected wear to the hands from age and handling. The sleep-eye mechanism remains present, adding to both display appeal and historical authenticity. The red bonnet and coordinated clothing give this example a particularly memorable appearance within the collection.

Family records indicate this doll was purchased on eBay in 2012 for approximately $2,450. Her larger 15-inch size, late nineteenth-century origin, and attractive presentation make her one of the more substantial and visually striking Kestner dolls in the collection.