Hi P,
Are you sure the 8 is not a S? If it is an S you would have a German
Simon&Halbig which is a very beautiful and desirable
doll! Janice
wrote:

I inherited an antique doll from my great aunt several years ago.

She is 18" tall and has african/black skin color. There are two string/bead
pulls in her back that open and close her eyes. She has the following
marking on the back of her head...

DEP
85H1039

Can anyone help me determine what it is that I've got?

Thanks in advance for any assistance.

P in Cincinnati