#139

An All Original French Bisque Poupee by Gaultier in Folklore Costume
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Description
15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes,lightly feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth,accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset-jointed elbows,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F.G. Comments: Gaultier,circa 1875. Value Points: in pristine condition the poupee wears her original folklore costume comprising black woolen gown over woolen striped petticoat,undergarments,tablier,fichu,woolen stockings,wooden sabots,the back skirt pinned up in the customary fashion with fancy patterned edging.