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28" (71 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, widely arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined full lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French kid gusset-jointed poupee body with shapely torso, stitched and separated fingers, beautiful pale rose antique gown with lace trim, undergarments, and leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 9. Comments: Gaultier, circa 1870. Value Points: the very pale bisque with subtle cheek and eyelid blush and especially beautiful lips, is enhanced further by original fine wig, very sturdy original body. Ex-Stein am Rhein Museum of Antique Dolls.