French All-Bisque Mignonette with Rare Peach Boots

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6" (15 cm.) Solid-domed bisque swivel head on bisque torso, peg-jointed slender bisque arms and legs, brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, brunette mohair wig, painted white stockings and peach heeled boots, silk dress and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882, the delicate petite mignonettes were known as "poupee de poche" (pocket dolls) in reference to their petite size. Value Points: beautiful face, fine quality bisque, rare color of boots.