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Lot Number:
27
19" (48 cm.) x 13". 8" doll. A light-wooden box
with red paper cover has gilt-lettered paper
label"Blanchisserie de ma Poupee" (my doll's
laundry room),and hinges open to well-fitted
interior centered by a bisque doll with glass
eyes,slightly-parted lips,tiny teeth,blonde
hair,five-piece paper mache body with painted
shoes,original striped cotton housekeeper's
costume. She is posed along with various pieces of
crisply ironed linens,and in the base of the box
are various laundry room objects: five wooden tubs
of various sizes,wooden tub supports,ironing
boards,scrubbing tools,and cast iron trivets and
irons,each still tied into box with original
cords. Condition: doll and contents
excellent,exterior of box is a bit worn. Comments:
for the French market,the melange was from a
series of arrangements designed to teach young
girls the art of housekeeping,and was offered in
French Etrennes catalog from Parisian department
stores,circa 1890. Value Points: rare to find set
in wonderfully-preserved condition.
Realized Price:
$1,100
Presale Estimate:
1100/1600