Untinted
Bisque
In 1860, untinted bisque began to replace the glazed
china heads. Another name for these unglazed heads is "parian".
These untinted bisque heads resemble the glazed china heads in most respects,
other than the fact that the untinted bisque lacks the coat of glaze.
The distinguishing characteristics of the pairan heads are that they possess
a matte finish and a marlbelike whiteness. The painted facial features
are still the only coloring on the head. The dolls were made to represent
men, women, and children, depending on their hairstyle. Hairstyles
ranged from the very ornate styles of the fashion ladies to the rather
plain styles of the men and children. Their clothing was also styled
after the fashions of the period. Bodies were made from calico, and
stuffed with animal hair and other woolen type fibers. Molded hand
and feet were common, with most feet molded to have painted fasionable
boots.
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