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15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading, dark painted eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, all-wooden poupee body with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and wrists, and extra swivel articulation on thighs. Condition: generally excellent, small chip reglue at bottom of back shoulder plate, lower limbs retouched. Marks: 2. Comments: Jumeau, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful serene expression with lovely bisque, all-wooden articulated body, antique ivory silk costume and accessories, original mohair wig.