Early French Paper-Mache Poupee with Original Fine Exotic Costume

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15" (38 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head with solid dome,painted black pate as hair with curly tendrils around the forehead,small black enamel inset eyes,painted delicate lashes and brows,accented nostrils,open mouth,two upper and two lower square cut teeth,brunette human hair hand-tied wig,kid poupee body with gusset jointing at hips and knees,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1850. Value Points: fine all-original condition of the early paper-mache poupee,with original wig,body,and elaborate exotic costume of silk with gilt metallic details,matching headdress,jewelry.