19th Century Mannequin with Sculpted Wooden Shoes,in Silk Costume

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30" (76 cm.) A child's mannequin form with stiffened linen cover has wooden base and carved wooden ankle boots with painted detail. The mannequin is wearing a boy's blue silk three-piece suit (vest, jacket, and short pants) with wide lace collar and cuffs, with original silk label "A la Grande Maison,15 Rue Auber Paris". Mannequin and costume good condition, with some wear on silk, and repair and repaint to mannequin base. End of 19th century, a great display presentation