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Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass inset
eyes,painted lashes and brows,accented nostrils
and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent
line,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French
composition body jointed at shoulders and
hips,painted shoes and socks,antique cotton
pinafore dress,undergarments,bonnet. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: H.A. (and symbol of
paper bird,on head) H.A. (impressed on torso).
Comments: Henri Alexandre,the firm made dolls for
three years only,from 1888 to 1891. Value Points:
rare and charming petite bebe with original
signed body based upon the 1888 Alexandre body
patent.