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Description
20" (51 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump facial shape, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, widely arched feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: P. 2 D. Comments: Petit et Dumoutier, circa 1882. Value Points: rare plump-faced model with outstanding bisque, complexion, and sculpting, original body and body finish, gorgeous antique costume of batiste with "petit pois" design, undergarments, very elaborate bonnet with pleated lace and rose silk ribbons, rose kidskin boots with pom-poms.