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Description
14" (36 cm.) Pink-tinted porcelain shoulder head with plump face,cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes with thick black eyeliner,painted lashes,lightly-feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,blonde lambswool wig over cork pate,kid poupee body with plump torso,gusset-jointing at hips and knees,one-piece arms with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Barrois,circa 1858. Value Points: most beautiful petite poupee in the "mode enfantine" genre,choice complexion and dramatically-highlighted eyes,original wig and very sturdy original body. She owns an extensive trousseau comprising: mauve/cream checkered silk dress with purple velvet trim and matching bonnet; white pique dress with narrow blue stripes; black taffeta hip-length jacket over natural linen skirt with black velvet bows; grenadine gown of mauve and cream; fine white cotton gown with red abstract designs; white cotton dotted Swiss dress; white waffle-wave costume with mauve floral design; along with extensive undergarments and day wear,two jackets,cape,stole and muff in original box,second wig,six bonnets or caps,bone-handled parasol,gloves,purse,and two pairs of shoes,and more.