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Description
18" (46 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on bisque shoulder plate with distinctly modeled bosom,unique hidden system of neck articulation allowing the head to tilt side to side and forward as well as classic swivel,oval-shaped elongated face with aquiline-shaped nose,heavily-lidded blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,closed mouth with accented lips and hint of smile,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset-jointed legs,wood articulated arms with jointing at shoulders,elbows,and wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Auguste Dehors,his brevete model of 1866,created for presentation at the 1867 Paris International Exposition and designed to compete againt the Huret poupee; in fact,the Exposition jury declared the unique neck articulation of the Dehors doll was "an extra not found in Huret dolls". Value Points: rare deposed historical model with superb portrait face,wonderful early fashion gown,undergarments,woven bonnet with silk ribbons,red sateen parasol with dog-head grip,wonderful red leather high boots.