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Description
28" (71 cm). Pale bisque shoulderhead with
rounded facial modeling, rich cobalt blue glass
enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes,
feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye
corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, unpierced
ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork
pate, French kid gusset jointed body with
stitched and separated fingers and toes, antique
silk gown, undegarments, brown velvet jacket and
bonnet, gloves, leather boots. Condition:
generally excellent, a few body patches.
Comments: Barrois, circa 1860. Value Points: rare
large size and entrancing expression, the rich
eyes contrasting the pale complexion with
subtlely blushed cheeks.