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Description
5" (13 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso, cobalt blue enamel inset eyes, pained lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, blonde mohair wig with long accent braids, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white stockings and blue rim stockings, peach ankle boots with tiny heels, Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market, circa 1882, the doll was presented in Parisian department stores of the era, described as "poupee de poche" (pocket doll). Value Points: all original with beautiful braids, rare boots, original costume and woven bonnet.