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Description
6" (15 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque torso, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center line, blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted sienna-tinted stockings, black ankle boots with multi-laces and tiny heels. Condition: generally excellent, flake on upper left arm rim. Marks: 7. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: the beautiful mignonette has brilliant eyes, pale bisque, rare shoes and stockings, and, described by Samy Odin in his book, Fascinating Dolls, as a "richly garbed beauty" wears wonderful antique costume and bonnet.