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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, wooden poupee body with stretched kid cover including "baggy leg" kid cover at upper thighs, jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, two baby fingers missing from lower knuckle. Comments: French, circa 1870, the poupee was presented at the doll boutique of Terrene, possibly commissioned exclusively for that shop. Value Points: rare and distinctive body is wonderfully preserved, beautiful face and eyes, wearing fine antique costume including velvet jacket and matching bonnet, silk skirt, undergarments, stockings, and outstanding rose kidskin ankle boots with fancy silver rosettes.