Antique Hertwig German porcelain doll head retail Marion

Product Name: Antique Hertwig German porcelain doll head retail Marion
Early 1900's china doll bust was made in Germany by the Hertwig Company Porcelain factory for Butler Bros. of NY. These dolls are often called "Pet Name" china heads; their names are written on the front of their shoulder plate. This doll has molded black hair and blue eyes with a slightly turned head. She's wearing a blouse with a Peter Pan collar and the name Marion. The collar, tie and name are gilded and are still pretty shiny. The back of the shoulder plate is labeled Patient Appl for / Germany but very difficult to read. This head is in good condition without chips, cracks or repairs. There's a spot on the back of her head where some of the black retail paint of her hair has rubbed off.