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5 1/2" (14 cm.) doll. The all-bisque doll has bisque swivel head, cobalt blue glass inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with full lips and slightly-smiling expression, hip-length original blonde mohair wig with "flottante" curls, elongated torso, peg-jointed bisque arms and legs, painted white socks and black two-strap heeled shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1882. Value Points: an especially beautiful mignonette with slightly-smiling expression, brilliant cobalt blue eyes, gorgeous wig and costume, and presented in early gilt-edged woven basket with velvet and silk trim and pom-poms.