$3,800
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Description
11" (28 cm.) Paper mache shoulder head of adult
lady with oval face and elongated throat,painted
azure eyes,painted upper eyeliner and
brows,aquiline nose,closed mouth with delicate
smile,blushed cheeks,brunette human hair,pink kid
body with hand-stitched construction. Condition:
generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1850.
Value Points: in fine original condition,with most
pleasing facial expression and painting,very
sturdy body,the doll wears her original
traditional Normandy wedding costume comprising
gown,undergarments,cream kidskin
slippers,cross,and very elaborate wire-framed lace
coiffe