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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, pale blue enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with delicately-shaded lips, pierced ears into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows hips and knees, slightly modeled kid bosom, shapely waist, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2 (head) Au Nain Bleu/E., Chauviere Blvd des Capucines 27/Paris (original paper label on body). Comments: French, circa 1876, Edouard Chauviere had succeeded his father at the prestigious Parisian toy store at that time. Value Points: near mint condition of the very beautiful poupee, with original store label, fine original wig, earrings, bonnet, leather heeled shoes marked C.C, unusual round purse with hankie inside, undergarments, and chemise. Her original couturier gown is also included albeit the jacket is very frail.