
6" x 6" (15 x 15 cm) box. 4" (10 cm) doll. A wooden chest with four-part bombe lid and sides is elaborately covered with ivory and mauve velvet panels separated by bronze edging, an elaborate bronze handle and lock and key. When opened the chest reveals an all-bisque doll with painted facial features, blonde mohair wig, jointed limbs, painted shoes and socks, arranged in elaborately fitted compartments lined with mauve and cream papers, along with an ivory and mauve themed trousseau and accessories including toiletry articles and fashion accessories. Hidden beneath the accessory panels are storage compartments that once held candies. An exclusive presentation for luxury Parisian boutique as indicated by quality of production. French, circa 1885, the original confiserie label located at 9 Blvd Capucines, just down the street from Au Nain Bleu, is on the base of the box.