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Description
11" (28 cm.) doll. 13" x 9" box. 7" mirror. A
heavy card stock box with lavish padded rose silk
faille covering and ivory rope trim,hinges open to
padded pale blue silk interior,that contains a
bisque poupee and her costumes and mirror. The
swivel head lady doll has blue enamel eyes,painted
features,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,shapely kid
poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips,stitched
and separated fingers and is wearing her original
muslin chemise and earrings. Included is an
original Psyche mirror with hinged sides allowing
the mirror to tilt back and forth; the
silvered-frame oval mirror has a reverse repousse
design of winged Cupid and maker's stamp,and there
are two additional costumes,undergarments,bonnet.
The poupee is marked 2/0. Excellent condition,very
sturdy body and lovely bisque.
French,Gaultier,circa 1880,for the luxury trade.