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Description
18" (47 cm). Bisque shoulderhead with oval facial modeling and full cheeks, cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, unpierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid fashion body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers, antique rose printed cotton gown, undergarments, straw bonnet, boots. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: beautiful portrait-like expression enhanced by exemplary bisque and painting, rich blue eyes, very sturdy original body and fine antique costume.