#168

French Doll in Elaborate Jester Costume
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$900
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35" (89 cm.) Early celluloid head with blue glass paperweight eyes, mohair lashes encircle the eyes, incised eyeliner, feathered brows, closed mouth with smiling expression, dimpled lip corners, brunette human hair wig, hand-made muslin body with composition hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SG France 64. Comments: the 1880-era costume is displayed on handmade form and doll head of 1915 era. Value Points: wonderful presentation, with elaborate black velvet jester's costume lavishly trimmed with aqua silk ribbons and lace edging, aqua silk cap with silver bells, black velvet shoes.