#90.1

French Bisque Poupee in Superb Original Costume
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$4,500
sold
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15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid fashion body with shapely waist, gusset- jointing at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: circa 1867. Value Points: the beautiful cobalt-blue eyed poupee with lovely bisque is wearing her original undergarments, leather slippers, exquisite mauve silk fashion gown with Alencon lace and silk ribbons, and long train, pearl necklace, and dainty bonnet with floral trim.