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lips, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, kid poupĂŠe body with plump torso, gusset-jointing at hips and knees, one-piece arms with stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Barrois, circa 1858. Value Points: most beautiful petite poupĂŠe in the "mode enfantine" genre, choice complexion and dramaticallyhighlighted eyes, original wig and very sturdy original body. She owns an extensive trousseau comprising: mauve/ cream checkered silk dress with purple velvet trim and matching bonnet; white pique dress with narrow blue stripes; black taffeta hip-length jacket over natural linen skirt with black velvet bows; grenadine gown of mauve and cream; fine white cotton gown with red abstract designs; white cotton dotted Swiss dress; white waffle-wave costume with mauve floral design; along with extensive undergarments and day wear, two jackets, cape, stole and muff in original box, second wig, six bonnets or caps, bone-handled parasol, gloves, purse, and two pairs of shoes, and more. $8000/11,000

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