#256

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Trousseau
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$3,000
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head,brown glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accent line between the lips,blonde mohair wig,peg- jointed bisque arms and legs,painted white stockings and black ankle boots with tiny heels. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1885. Value Points: dainty swivel head mignonette with very pretty face is presented in her antique woven trunk with blue silk tufted lining,with a trousseau of six additional dresses,jacket,bonnet,miniature kneeling chair with velvet cover,and miniature basket.