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Description
14" (35 cm). Pale bisque shoulderhead with
plumply modelled face, cobalt blue glass enamel
eyes with black outlined sockets, painted lashes,
feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye
corners, closed mouth with outlined lips,
unpierced ears, brunette mohair wig over cork
pate, kid fashion body with shapely waist,
stitched and separated fingers. CONDITION:
Generally excellent, kid repair on right wrist.
MARKS: 1. COMMENTS: Barrois, circa 1865. VALUE
POINTS: Outstanding original couturier-made
trousseau accompanies the doll, comprising the
costume worn by the doll of peach gown with lace
trim and long lace veil, undergarments, velvet
shoes, jewelry; along with purple velvet gown
with ivory satin banner, rich lace trim and long
train; sheer muslin three-piece gown of lavender
and cream stripes; cream linen and dark blue two-
piece gown with lace trim; ecru satin gown with
ivory satin and lace trim, long train; and
folklore style costume with laced velvet vest,
striped silk skirt and lace-edged apron. The six
costumes, of couturier quality, are entirely
original to the doll and in wonderfully preserved
condition.