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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral-threading and darker blue outer rims,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,mauve-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,ears pierced into head,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,kid poupee body with shapely waist,gusset-jointing at elbows,hips and knees,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent,body very sturdy. Comments: circa 1870,attributed to Pierre-Francois Jumeau. Value Points: especially beautiful painting of complexion including very rare mauve-blushed eye shadow,beautifully-defined lips,wearing very fine antique navy blue taffeta fashion ensemble,undergarments,cream kidskin boots with Huret-like construction,fancy bonnet.