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18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edge bisque shoulder plate,large blue/grey glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker outer rims,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French wooden fully-articulated body with shapely torso,dowel-jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent,original finish on body albeit scuffed. Marks: 5. Comments: Jumeau,circa 1875. Value Points: gorgeous large eyes are complemented by dark eyeliner and mauve eye shadow,rare all-wooden body,beautiful antique costume,bonnet,undergarments,shoes,and with gilt cross set with tiny turquoise stones.