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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, thick brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, pierced ears, brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate, Gesland deposed body with padded stockinette over metal armature frame and composition shoulder plate, lower arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent, some rubs on finish of hands. Marks: F.G. (in scroll, head) (Gesland stamp on body). Comments: Gaultier Freres, circa 1888 with original Gesland body. Value Points: very pretty model with dramatic eyes, rare body, pretty antique lace dress under lavender striped pinafore, undergarments, lace bonnet, stockings, leather boots.