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16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on bisque shoulderplate with distinctive shape of neck connection, very plump face, painted blue eyes set in deeply modeled eye sockets, dark eyeliner, painted all-around lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center line between the delicately-shaded lips, ears pierced into head, kid softly-stuffed body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over wooden upper arms, gutta percha arms. Condition: bisque is excellent, tiny rub on complexion of right cheek, torso and legs are Rohmer with Rohmer stamp, arms are Huret. Comments: Adelaide Huret, circa 1860. Value Points: exceptional modeling especially of eyes and with most artistic painting lends a superb artistic presence to the doll, lovely antique costume comprising gown with fringe trim, undergarments, leather boots with Huret type sole (unsigned) and brown leather purse.