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Description
8" (20 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,cobalt blue enamel inset
eyes,painted curly lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with
outlined lips,blonde mohair wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted white stockings with
blue rims and black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 10 (head and
arms). Comments: for the French market,circa 1882,the mignonette bears a close resemblance
to early gentle-faced Bru bebes. Value Points: exquisitely-sweet face with beautiful painting,fine
larger size,the dainty mignonette wears her original maroon silk frock with silk and lace trim and
matching bonnet.