#151

All-Bisque Mignonette and Trousseau
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$5,800
sold
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Description

7" (18 cm). An elaborate silk covered box with embroidered flowers overall and white braid edging, hinges open to elaborately fitted interior, comprising all-bisque mignonette with swivel head, large brown glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accented lips, teeth, blonde mohair wig, peg- jointed bisque arms and legs with high painted black stockings and brown two-strap shoes, along with trousseau and accessories. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 890 3. Comments: bisque doll by Simon and Halbig, known as "black- stocking" girl, circa 1890,the doll was marketed by luxury Parisian doll shops in their exclusive presentations. Value Points: fabulous original presentation includes additional dresses, undergarments, jacket, hats, combs, brushes, cologne, sachet, soap, puff, jewelry, and the doll wears rose cotton dress and bonnet, fur ermine-tipped muff and collar.