French Porcelain Poupee by Adelaide Huret with Huret Table and Chair, and Trunk and Trousseau

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17" (43 cm) doll. Having delicately pink tinted porcelain shoulderhead with rounded facial modeling, painted pale blue eyes with brown upper eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blushed cheeks and chin, unpierced ears, and lambswool wig over skin cap and cork pate. The doll has its original gutta percha body based upon the patented designs of Huret with dowel jointing at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, and is wearing early costume of blue silk skirt with black velvet top over blouse, undergarments, slippers and black cap. Included with the doll is the following: Gilded metal chair from Huret furniture works; Gilded metal table from Huret furniture works; Doll trunk with double layer lift out trays and ribboned interior lid, labeled M.P. with brass studs on lid; Three cotton calico day dresses or ensembles; Silk shantung two piece suit; Black taffeta skirt and cape with white blouse; White pique dress; Silk robe with frog buttons; Grey flannel cape with blue edging; Cream flannel jacket with black edging and hood; Paisley shawl, and paisley blanket in leather straps; Paisley hooded cape; Fur jacket with silk fringe, fur collars and muffs; White summer cape; Fifteen undergarments including chemisettes, pantalets, petticoats, chemises, night shifts, hoop, and corset; Black and white carriage robe in leather straps; Blue and black patterned slippers; Brown leather gloves; Green suede gloves; Games including loto, ninepins and dominoes; Four bonnets; Five household caps; Hooded cape; Two pairs of leather slippers; Yellow handled metal parasol with original covering (missing hand grip); Combs and brushes, shoe horn; Jewelry comprising locket, lorgnette, turquoise bead cross and earrings; Watch and fob; Two folding fans Three purses; Bone covered missal. The doll has its original Huret stamp on front torso. There is some repair to gutta percha body but overall quite sturdy; the table and chair have been re-upholstered in appropriate vintage fabrics. Circa 1860.