26\" Antique c 1850s Wax Over Doll Ethel Strong Family Heirloom Rare Movable Eyes For Sale

This 26\" antique doll is a rare and valuable family heirloom from the Ethel Strong* private collection.This unique doll features beautiful curly brown human hair, china arms and blue eyes that move using a metal wand in the midsection.The doll head and shoulders are made of wax and was manufactured around the mid 1800s, making it an original piece.This beauty comes wearing antique pantaloons with great details, and slip (torn), blue handmade dress (pinned in back), long socks (these are items she was wearing when I bought her); the vintage hat and Mrs Day Ideal shoes added by meThis doll is perfect for collectors looking for a vintage piece with unique features.Please see photos and ask any questions.
*Ethel R. Strong was the artistic creator of the famous dollhouse dolls, called Twinky\'s made in the 1940s.This doll was purchased from her Granddaughter and she it was passed down through her family since the mid 1800s.