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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, hazel-brown glass inset eyes, tinted brows and eye shadow, tiny button-shaped nose with accented nostrils, closed mouth with wide accent line between the lips, very full cheeks, auburn mohair wig, French composition body with jointing at shoulders and hips, antique cotton schoolboy suspender pants, striped shirt, socks and shoes. Condition: generally excellent, two tiny 1/2" firing lines at back/side crown rim. Marks: SFBJ 239 Paris Poulbot (incised signature). Comments: Paris, circa 1916, the doll was made for one or two years only, designed by the famed Parisian illustrator Francisque Poulbot, depicting WWI Parisian war orphans. Value Points: well-preserved, unplayed with condition, fine bisque and painting, original unique wig, body, body finish, and original costume.