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Description
17" (43 cm.) Paper mache socket head with highly-characterized laughing expression, blue glass inset eyes, closed mouth with painted teeth, impressed dimples, sculpted brown hair with defined tendrils, attached original clown hat with plush cover, paper mache body with attached silk costume, that separates at the waist for access to hidden candy container center, painted blue and white striped stockings, orange flat shoes. Condition: generally excellent, left ankle reglued. Comments: French, circa 1890, likely an exclusive presentation for luxury candy store. Value Points: the wonderful character with fancy painted stockings, original silk faille costume has added feature of hidden candy box.