#86

French All-Bisque Mignonette with Original Silk Costume
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$1,800
sold
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Description
5" (13 cm.) Solid domed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque torso,blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils,closedmouth with accented lips,blonde mohair hip-length wig,peg-jointed bisque arms and legs,painted white socks,brown two-strap heeled shoes,wearing original silk dress,undergarments,straw fancy bonnet. Condition: generally excellent,small chip at front neck of torso. Comments: French,circa 1882. Value Points: very beautiful and expressive features on the early mignonette,original wig and costume.