#394

French "Bebe en Tout Bois" with Original Costume
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$500
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Description
11" (28 cm.) All-wooden doll with socket head, blue glass eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth, blonde mohair curly wig, baby body with jointing at shoulders and legs. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, circa 1890, the doll was marketed as "bebe en tout bois" (all-wooden doll). Comments: included with the doll is original costume comprising undergarments, woven socks, lace-trimmed cotton gown, ivory cashmere wool robe, and silk lined woven cap.