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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque shoulder head,blue glass inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,rose-blushed
eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig
over cork pate,composition body with jointed legs,wire upper arms,bisque forearms. Condition:
generally excellent. Comments: French,probably Gaultier,circa 1885. Value Points: wearing
original silk costume comprising gown,silk apron,and lace coiffe,the lady shopkeeper is standing
alongside a silk-covered drum which is labeled "Voila Le Plaisirs,Mesdames" and originally
contained an assortment of luxury candies. A rare luxury candy container box.