#173

French Bisque Poupee with Antique Military Uniform
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$2,600
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Description

17" (43 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, black mohair wig with sideburns and moustache, kid poupee body with slender waist, gusset-jointing of limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1870. Value Points: early poupee in original gentleman's costume of French military including blue and red woolen uniform with brass buttons and braid, matching cap, medal.