French Bisque Poupee with Distinctive Body and Original Boutique Label of Terrene

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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral threaded eyes with darker blue iris rims, dark eyeliner, blushed eye shadow, lightly feathered brows and lashes, accented nostrils, closed mouth, outlined lips, ears pierced into head, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French pressed kid over wooden body, jointing at shoulders, bisque lower arms, unusual so-called "baggy" pants jointing of legs at hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, restoration to fingers of right hand. Marks: J. Terrene (boutique label on front torso) Bru-inventeur (small red stamp on front torso). Comments: French, circa 1867, the body style is based on earlier depose registered by Cruchet, and the doll was presented in the small luxury doll boutique of Terrene; the red stamp "bru-inventeur" is a curiosity at this time. Value Points: rare and intriguing doll, accented by beautiful face and with fine antique gown and undergarments.