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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark all-around eyeliner, delicately-painted brows, rose-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, kid lady body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, bisque arms to above the elbows. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to C.F. Kling, possibly for the French market, circa 1870. Value Points: very beautiful doll with delicate complexion contrasting the brilliant eyes with pronounced outline, original body and bisque hands, beautiful antique white pique fashion gown with soutache embroidery, undergarments, stockings, leather ankle boots, woven bonnet.