Early Barrois French Fashion Doll

Description:

Early Barrois French Fashion Doll, Paris, c. 1860s, narrow cobalt blue glass eyes, finely lined light brown eyebrows, rose-toned mouth in slight smile with delicate outlining, unpierced ears, pale coloring with rosy cheeks, (fine cinder spot on cheek),blonde human hair wig, shoulder head impressed on front of plate E 2 DEPOSE B, mark of Barrois, gusseted kid body, wired separate fingers, stitched toes, beautifully made wedding gown of finely patterned ecru silk with ruched silk trim on skirt and jacket and forming headpiece for net lace veil, ht. 14 1/2 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

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