#179

Two All-Bisque Mignonettes with Original Costumes, with Framed Prints
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Description
4 1/2" (11 cm.) Each is all-bisque with swivel head on kid torso, blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and black or blue shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1895. Value Points: the little dolls wear their original costumes, including the lad as Marquis with tri-corn hat; included are four colorful lithographs of romantic childhood scenes with gilt ormolu frames.