Tales & Deb this process coating heads with a layer of wax to enhance the appearance evolved almost as soon as manufacturers realized the potential of machine molding paper mache' mixtures. this was used with other types of composition along with other materials but was found most successful with paper mache'. But it was also found that unsightly deterioration of the smooth surface of the wax as stated in earlier post. This resulted in fine line crazing to wide cracks to large parts of the outer coating breaking away. They began this process to get doll heads with the look of expensive poured wax for a fraction of the cost to produce. As I stated earlier manufactureres were never able to solve this problem and the production of wax over composition doll parts came to an end during the first decade of the 20th century. Agree with KC and would find a professional doll expert to at least do a hands on inspection to verify & value As it is difficult from just photos, This doll may hold good value as many did not survive. Try to keep the temp in the room around 65 to 75 degrees product will expand & contract more with higher & lower temp fluctuations, humidity etc. Keep her free of dust, light & smoke and try not to handle her much use white cotton gloves when you do. I suspect she is German (with no mark) as a small number of English companies made these but those are usually well marked. Wonderful piece of family history Deb
