Invented by Enoch Rice Morrison of New York City, patented in England, 1862, with A.V. Newton this elegant, perfectly working, china head model has the EXTREMELY RARE, brunette hair, double-braid across the crown, tied at the back with molded bow, hair divided at the center and pulled low completely covering her ears, very long, slender neck, beautiful blushed cheeks, blue painted eyes, elegant nose and lovely mouth with space between lips, eye corner dots. She measures 10" tall, with gold metal boots, wonderful kid arms with individual fingers & bracelets. Skirt and satin slip cover the bell-shaped cylinder and wood base housing the mechanism that when wound propells her across the floor. All patent information and original store label are clearly visible on the underside of the base. See pages 121-2, "Dolls and Doll Makers"-Hillier for photos. See item #5022 for another VERY RARE, autoperipatetikos, different version of this wonderful early mechanical doll with original, fine papiermache (blond) head, original leather arms and all her original clothing! These make a fabulous PAIR!

Our #:		3181
Material:		china
Maker:		Enoch Morrison
Name/Mfr's#:		AUTO PERIPATETIKOS
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Price:		$2100