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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass enamel inset eyes,delicately-painted lashes and
brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented eye corners,closed mouth,outlined pale lips,pierced
ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French wooden lady body with shapely torso,loose-ball-
jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees,jointed wrists,metal hands. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: 4 (head). Comments: Petit & Dumoutier,circa 1877,the distinctive body with
metal hands was used for their doll only; the body is shown in The Encyclopedia of French Dolls
by Theimer,page 459. Value Points: very rare model with lovely presence,brown eyes rare for
poupees,original wig,superb antique costume,undergarments,jewelry,shoes signed C.M. and
jewelry.