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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged elongated bisque torso, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips,blonde mohair wig, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and peach heeled ankle boots, wearing antique blue knit dress with matching knit undergarment and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, when the tiny mignonettes first appeared in luxury French doll catalogs described as "poupees de poche" (pocket dolls). Value Points: an especially beautiful model with rare painted peach shoes.