Porcelain Lady for the French Market,with Elaborate Early Trousseau and Trunk

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17" (43 cm.) Solid domed porcelain shoulder head of adult lady with oval face and elongated throat,black painted pate,lightly- pink-tinted complexion,painted blue upper-glancing eyes,thick black and red upper eyeliner,single-stroke brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with full lips,hand-tied brunette human hair wig in original elaborate coiffure with braided chignon and decorative comb,French pink kid poupee body with shapely torso and legs,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: made for the French market with original French body,wig,costumes and trunk,circa 1850,the doll may be considered a precursor to the classic French bisque poupee. Value Points: pristine condition of the doll,preserved in her original layered trunk with original paper label "Del'Hopital,8 rue Bourbon,Bellecoeur,Lyon,Fabrique General d'Articles de Voyage",and contains exceptional original hand-stitched couturiere costumes,bonnets,and accessories: brown patterned taffeta gown with black silk edging,green taffeta gown with black lace detailing,rose taffeta gown with lace trim and embroidered apron,blue brocade gown with lace trim and aqua silk ribbons,mauve cotton day dress,blue patterned silk dress with unusual trims,three additional skirts,cape with beaded trim,black plush cape,black velvet cape with lace trim,fine black lace shawl,two piece woven gown (being worn),rose silk robe,six various undergarments,various chemisettes,jackets,aprons,fur wrap,two purses,parasol,various small accessories including jewelry,leather hand-stitched ankle boots,and eight very fine bonnets in superb condition.