French All-Wooden Doll in Rare Large Size

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25" (64 cm.) Carved wooden socket head, brown glass inset eyes, long painted lashes, brush stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, all wooden body with jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, and knees, wearing original muslin chemise. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, models of the doll have been found with original label "tout fait en bois" (all wooden), the dolls were made in the Jura Mountains of eastern France, circa 1890. Value Points: rare model to find in this large size, with well-preserved original finish.