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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque shoulder head, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, open mouth, teeth, blonde mohair wig under attached silk jester cap with silk ribbons and bells, block and carton torso attached to wooden twirling handle. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: the doll twirls around on the handle, a popular French party favor in the late 19th century. Value Points: with original silk costume trimmed with brass bells and lace edging, the marotte is preserved in its original presentation box.