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Description
15" (38 cm.) Solid domed carton shoulder head with painted
facial features,blue down-glancing eyes,single stroke brows and
upper eye liner,closed mouth with accent line between the
lips,tacked-on brunette wig,original very slender kid hand-
stitched body with high waist,wooden "griffe" hands. Condition:
generally excellent,some early repaint of complexion is
possible,body very sturdy and clean. Comments: French,circa
1840. Value Points: rare early doll with fine original body and
wig,her trousseau of the 1830/40 era,comprises four
dresses,extensive undergarments including stylized muslin back
hoop,four bonnets,collar,chemisettes,and a silk pillow with tiny
silver lettering "Poupee d'Elise".