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Early French Bisque Poupee with Cobalt Blues Eyes and Fine Early Costume
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13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderhead, brilliant cobalt blue glass eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered arched brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, ears pierced into head, ash blonde original mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with gusset jointing. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: French, early period poupee, circa 1860. Value Points: rare petite size, brilliant eyes, very fine bisque, very sturdy original body and original costume comprising white cotton two-piece gown with pagoda sleeves, undergarments, bonnet, leather ankle heeled boots.