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15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very pale complexion, cobalt blue glass eyes, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy. Comments: French, circa 1860, Barrois. Value Points: beautiful poupee with finest quality of bisque, original wig, original very fine body, and wearing well-detailed folklore costume including coiffure, jewelry, and bone-handled parasol.