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16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,cobalt blue glass enamel eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,arched feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,ears pierced into head,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,firmly-stuffed kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees,kid upper arms,bisque arms to above the elbows,separately-sculpted bisque hands. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1865,maker uncertain. Value Points: very beautiful face with dramatic eyes and superbly-painted features,original stamp "3" inside wig,very sturdy body with superb bisque hands,fine antique emerald green silk and velvet costume with luxury details,undergarments,leather heeled ankle boots,bonnet,and carrying emerald green valise with brass handle,clasp and frame. Ex-collection Dina Vierney.