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Description
17" (43 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, delicately painted lashes and feathered brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid body with gusset-jointing of hips and knees, kid- over-wooden upper arms, dowel-jointed shoulders and elbows, bisque forearms with sculpted curled fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head and shoulders). Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: beautiful face with gentle expression, rare body style, lovely antique costume comprising gown, bonnet, undergarments, stockings, leather ankle boots.