An*****s3
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass inset eyes with darker iris rims, dark eyeliner, lightly-painted lashes and delicately feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the pale lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees, kid-over wooden upper arms, dowel jointing at shoulders and elbows, bisque lower arms with separately sculpted fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3. Comments: French, circa 1867. Value Points: beautiful early poupee with wonderfully-preserved body having articulation of arms, fine antique costume.