#39

German Bisque Miniature Doll in Trousseau Presentation for the French Market
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$900
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm.) doll. 10" x 10" box. A bisque head doll with brown glass eyes,painted features,open mouth,four porcelain teeth,brunette mohair wig,five piece paper mache body with painted shoes and socks,muslin chemise,is presented in a gilt-paper trimmed and lace-edged presentation box along with store-original trousseau,comprising: pique robe with cap,lace gown,jacket,wide-brimmed lace bonnet,bebe stays,and various other linens. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: for the French market,the presentation is typical of those from Au Nain Bleu,circa 1895. Value Points: impeccably-preserved doll and trousseau in original presentation box.