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Description
14" (36 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, dimpled chin and philtrum, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F. 6 G. (block letters) TD (blue stamp on back torso with shield mark). Comments: Gaultier, circa 1880, other examples of this signed body, which closely resembles early Jumeau bodies, are mentioned and described in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls, although their designation remains unknown. Value Points: rare model with outstanding delicate complexion and painting, beautiful signed body, lovely antique costume, bonnet, undergarments, shoes and socks.