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Description
27" (69 cm.) Carton shoulder head with solid
dome,oval-shaped face and very elongated
throat,modeled bosom,painted brown eyes in defined
eye sockets with glazed overcoat to resemble glass
enamel,dark eyeliner,arched feathered
brows,aquiline nose,closed mouth with center
accent line,brunette tacked-on hand-tied human
hair wig in braided coiffure under attached
elaborate coiffe,firmly-stuffed kid body with high
waist,carved wooden hands. Condition: generally
excellent,original finish well-preserved with very
minor rubs,body firm. Comments: French,circa
1810,the grand size of the doll suggests its
creation as an exhibition model or a special
commission. Value Points: very rare early doll is
beautifully preserved,wears superb early linen or
homespun dress with high waist,drawn-work
detailing,with dainty cape,undergarments,and early
leather shoes.