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Description
21" (53 cm.) Pale bisque shoulder head with perfectly-shaped oval face,slightly elongated throat,cobalt blue glass eyes with heavy dreamy eyelids,thick black eyeliner,painted lashes,arched feathered brows,accented nostrils of aquiline nose,closed mouth with upturned lip corners,unpierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees,stitched and separated toes,bisque arms to above the elbows with defined elbow dimples,sculpted curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 7 Depose G. (front shoulder plate). Comments: Blampoix,under commission from mystery doll firm with initials E.G.,circa 1860. Value Points: exquisite facial modeling and finest bisque combine to create a superior portrait-like poupee with maker's mystery signature,rare original very sturdy body,and having fine antique ivory satin gown,undergarments,shoes.