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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Schmitt pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield) 4 (head) T.D (in shield on bottom torso). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880, the body marking is a mystery and it is uncertain if the body is original to this doll although certainly French, of the same era and appropriately sized. Value Points: very beautiful and unusual expression enhanced by beautiful bisque, dramatic large brown eyes, body finish is original, wonderful antique costume.