17" (44 cm.) Bisque swivel head with rounded face shape on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, painted blue eyes with upper glancing pupils and characteristic Huret glaze at lower iris, heavily modeled eyelids with black outlines, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips,blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, Huret gutta percha body according to Huret depose with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, early retouch to very sturdy body. Marks: Brevete Bte SGDG Maison Huret 22 Boulevard Montmartre Paris (and symbol stamp, on collarette). Comments: Adelaide Huret, an early period of her "poupee enfantine" fashion doll, circa 1860. Value Points: desirable features of the keynote doll include painted eyes, swivel head, original Huret depose body.