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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head with flat-cut neck socket, with metal pin articulation at the cork, very pale complexion with plump cheeks, brilliant cobalt blue glass inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, softly-stuffed kid body with dowel-jointing at shoulders and kid-over- wooden ball-jointing at knees, bisque arms to above the elbows with separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (original Rohmer oval stamp on torso). Comments: Leontine Rohmer, circa 1860. Value Points: rich cobalt eyes dramatically contrast the pale complexion with matching hands, maker's signature, lovely antique costume includes, blue silk gown, blouse, undergarments, coiffe, and fancy heeled boots.