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Description
18" (46 cm.) doll. 20" x 17" box. Presented in wooden box with decorative paper covers is a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted features, open mouth, row of porcelain teeth, auburn mohair wig, original composition body, wearing muslin chemise with embroidered details and banner "Bebe Mignon". The box is arranged with various compartments which hold ribbon-tied fabrics and trim, carved bone sewing tools, colorful threads, and child's metal toy sewing machine. The menage set was presented in Paris Etrennes catalogs, designed to inspire a young girl to learn needlework. Excellent condition. French, circa 1900.