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26" (66 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, very plump face, tiny blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, brunette human hand-tied wig, kid gusset-jointed poupee body with shapely torso, bisque arms. Condition: generally excellent except arms not original and one is repaired. Marks: 8 (head and shoulder). Comments: attributed to Barrois, circa 1865. Value Points: the poupee wears a superb early gown of ecru and ivory silk and silk satin, with very extended train, laden with lace, pleated muslin, bouquets of orange blossoms, coronet, undergarments, shoes, stockings.