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All Original Petite C BRU Smiler Almond Eyes Elaborate Nailed Wig Original Set

$3,495

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A beautiful & all original petite BRU smiler model on clean firm kid body with exceptionally lovely face & presentation. Doll has pale fine pressed bisque swivel head and shoulder plate free of rubs, chips or hairlines. Head is impressed C on back of head near rim. Beautiful wrap around almond paperweight glass eyes with big pupils, light blue iris with darker blue rim. Painted Tosca upper & lower lashes & arched brows. Bee stung upper rose painted lip with upturned corners. Pierced ears with drop earring. Lovely face painting & expression. Doll is 13" without wig and about 14" with wig in place. Gusseted kid body appears to be in pristine condition. Hands are clean white & in good condition. No tears or finger loss. Clothes not removed due to originality & age. Buttons in back loosened to view plate and upper body. Doll has stiffened mohair wig in elaborate Eugenie style with flowers across the top crown in front. Original pale aqua silk fashion dress with train, original layers of undergarments, leather heeled kid boots with tassels in front. Dress has age related wear & shred through bodice. Dress is lined. Right, one has lost 2 buttons. Attached watch on chain. Model was made circa 1870. Doll is in a very good state of preservation for her 150+ years. Lots of pictures for your review. A beautiful petite doll. Note. Additional pictures coming.
Item id: French Bisque-56