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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig in original elaborate braid over cork pate, very firm French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Au Paradis des Enfants (stamp on front torso. Comments: the luxury Parisian doll boutique, of Perreau Fils located on Rue de Rivoli was noted for their fine quality of dolls and costuming; the dolls were commissioned from various doll firms and were presented in exclusive costumes and accessories created for that store. Value Points: pristine condition, with beautiful face and complexion, the poupee has near mint body, and is wearing her original black woolen walking suit with attached cape, detachable lace overlay collar, black snood with silk ribbons, undergarments, stockings, leather shoes signed L.I.