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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head with plump lower cheeks and chin, on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, small blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, distinctive pointy-tip nose, closed mouth with well-accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, lovely aqua silk and lace gown, undergarments, and cream kidskin leather boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: very beautiful pale bisque with expressive pert features, sturdy body, and fine costume accentuated by a set of ormolu and turquoise jewelry comprising necklace, bracelet, earrings, and hairpins.