#180

Bisque Doll and Toy Food in Box
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$1,200
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7" doll. A cardboard box with decorative paper cover and colorful engraving contains a bisque head doll with blue glass eyes, painted lashes, open mouth, teeth, brunette mohair wig, five piece paper mache body with painted stockings and shoes, original country costume, alongside twelve compartments, each containing paper mache play food arranged on plate, including roast chicken, hams, eggs, fruit, tarts, and such. The arrangement was presented in French Etrennes catalogs from Paris department stores, circa 1900. Excellent, unplayed with condition.