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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with very plump face,cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth,accent line between the lips,un-pierced ears,blonde lambswool wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows,hips and knees,stitched and separated fingers,royal blue silk taffeta gown with braid trim,undergarments,leather ankle boots signed "J" in oval,with mother-of-pearl purse with silver corners,and beautiful crystal bead snood. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: attributed to Barrois,circa 1860. Value Points: most appealing facial model with fine delicate bisque,dramatic blue eyes,lovely costume and accessories including rare "J" signed shoes.