Superb French Silk Presentation Box with Tiny Bisque Doll and Trousseau

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6" (15 cm.) A luxury padded silk over wooden box (12" x 8") with curve-shaped sides and richly embroidered floral decorations,hinges open to reveal a richly furnished interior centered by a bisque head doll with blue glass sleep eyes,painted features,closed mouth,blonde mohair wig,composition body with jointing at shoulders,hips and knees,bare feet,along with an elaborate trousseau. In addition to the silk dress and bonnet she is wearing,there is also another silk dress,mariner ensemble,two bonnets,seven undergarments,and ten accessories including jump rope,combs,sachet,powder puff and more. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 0 (doll). Comments: for the luxury Paris doll market,circa 1890. Value Points: superb presentation including extraordinary silk box,beautiful doll and extravagent trousseau.