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FRENCH BISQUE BEBE in MAN'S COSTUME OF THE NORTHERN COAST OF BRITTANY
DOLL: French Bisque Bebe
in Man's Costume of the Northern Coast of Brittany
SIZE: 19"
MARKS: "B" (raised) "3"
DATE OF PRODUCTION: circa 1895
CHARACTERISTICS OF DOLL: Blue glass inset eyes, pained lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, accepted lips, four porcelain teeth, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig. French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips.
PRICE: $850 at auction.
COMMENTS: Elaborate, well-preserved costume includes black cashmere wool fitted vest with double-breasted effect,, tiny red enamel buttons in gilt; black cashmere wool long jacket with small velvet collar and matching buttons, white stiffly starched shirt, blue silk cummerbund, brown plaid woolen trousers, knit stockings, black leather shoes, straw hat with muslin lining and black velvet edging, band and streamers with a silver buckle.
MARKET REPORT: French dolls dressed as men are much rarer than dolls dressed as women.
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