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Description
11" (28 cm.) Rich brown bisque shoulder head,brown
glass inset eyes,painted black brows and
lashes,closed mouth,black fleecy wig over cork
pate,brown kid body with
gusset-jointing,kid-over-wooden upper arms,brown
bisque arms to above the elbows,wearing fine early
bronze green silk gown,undergarments,woven bonnet.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: G. 1 P.
Comments: the maker with initials G.P. is cited in
Theimer's The Encyclopedia of French Dolls
although unidentified to date,circa 1865. Value
Points: rarity factors include rich brown
complexion,petite size,perfect bisque arms and
hands,maker's signature,and wonderful trousseau
including silk gown,three additional
ensembles,three additional bonnets,wooden hat
box,bone folding fan,pocket
watch,apron,undergarments,chatelaine and more.