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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque shoulder head with blonde sculpted
hair held by a black painted hair band,painted facial
features,muslin body,bisque lower limbs,painted brown
ankle boots and blue ribbons. The doll is wearing the
uniform of the Vivandiere,comprising wool jacket,blue
skirt with epaulets,US brass belt buckle,leather
purse,drum (originally a candy container) and silver
scissors in leather case. The Vivandieres originated in
Revolutionary era France,serving the function of tending
wounded troops,and later appeared on both sides in the
American Civil War. Excellent condition. Circa 1865.