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Description
5 1/2" (14 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head with elongated throat,on kid-edged bisque
torso,large brown glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed
mouth with accent line between the lips,blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and
legs,painted white stockings and brown two-strap shoes. Condition: generally excellent.
Comments: for the French market,circa 1882,the little all-bisque models were advertised in
Etrennes catalogs of the era described as "poupees de poche" (pocket dolls) or mignonettes.
Value Points: wonderful face with dramatic eyes,richly painted lips,superb original mariner
costume.