DOLL #17 - J.D. Kestner
This 13-inch J.D. Kestner doll, marked 154 DEP 2 1/2 and dating to 1877, features striking blue eyes, a blonde wig, and a delicate floral headpiece of pink and white blossoms. She is dressed in a soft pink dress with ribbon accents over a cream petticoat trimmed with lace, creating an elegant late nineteenth-century appearance. The doll is listed in good condition, showing some wear to the hands, with collection notes indicating chipped fingers on the left hand.
Collection Notes: The wig is newer than the doll. Original purchase information was not recorded. Estimated value: Unknown.