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Description
17" (43 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulderplate, almond shaped blue glass
enamel inset eyes having heavily modeled eyelids,
lightly feathered lashes and brows, accented
nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with
accented lips, blonde lambswool wig over cork
pate, gutta percha body based upon original Huret
patent model with dowel-jointing at shoulders,
elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: Medaille d'Argent Huret 12
Boulevard Montmartre Paris Exposition Universelle
1867 (torso stamp). Comments: Adelaide Huret,
circa 1860. Value Points: a stunningly beautiful
model of the signature French poupee whose
delicate bisque contrasts the dreamy-lidded eyes,
having original rare body in fine sturdy
condition, antique costume that may be original,
undergarments, leather ankle boots signed C.C.