#169

French Paper Mache Fashion Doll
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14" (35 cm). Solid domed paper mache shoulderhead with black painted pate ending in tendrils of curls around the forehead, tiny black painted enamel inset eyes, painted lashes and brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, two teeth, nicely blushed cheeks, pink kid fashion body with shapely waist and derriere, padded bosom, shaped one piece arms and legs, separated fingers. CONDITION: Generally excellent. COMMENTS: French, circa 1850. VALUE POINTS: Pristine condition of the early doll with fine lustrous complexion, fresh sturdy body with early ink inscription on bottom of foot "ing-4/0".