#173

French Paper-Mache Poupee with Slit-Head Wig and Fine Antique Costume
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15" (38 cm.) Paper-mache shoulder head with solid dome,center-part slit on black painted pate with inserted human hair wig as braided chignon,painted blue eyes,black upper eyeliner,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,kid poupee body with one-piece shapely torso and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French,circa 1840. Value Points: rare slit wig,original finish with lovely expression,and wearing gorgeous early silk gown with lace fiche,coral silk ribbon trim,undergarments,black slippers with coral silk bows.