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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with very full cheeks and throat, almond-shaped blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Schmitt pate, composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere, antique undergarments, shoes and socks, included is pretty lace dress. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (shield, on head and derriere) 1 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: stunning delicate bisque enhanced by richly blushed eye shadow, soft rose blushed cheeks, beautifully-painted lips, original body and body finish.