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Description
14" (36 cm.) Golden-amber-complexioned bisque
swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder
plate,brown glass enamel inset eyes,dark
eyeliner,painted dark curly lashes,widely-arched
brows that nearly meet,accented nostrils,closed
mouth with accented lips,two black beauty
spots,black mohair wig in an extended
triple-braid,kid poupee body with gusset-jointing
at the hips and knees,kid-over-wooden upper
arms,golden-amber-complexioned bisque arms from
above the elbows,curled fingers. Condition:
generally excellent. Comments: circa 1867,the
model was likely created for the Paris 1867
International Exposition to appeal to the wealthy
international travelers from Persia or Turkey.
Value Points: very rare poupee with beautiful
complexion enhanced by two beauty spots,wearing
her original elaborate silk costume with elaborate
silk turban to match the sash,and having original
gold bracelets and ankle bracelets,pearl necklace.