Victorian French Bisque Head Fashion Doll

Ca. 1870s. Pale blonde hair in loose chignon under a floral and lace bonnet. Palace blue silk taffeta gown. Wears turquoise beaded necklace and earrings. Leather booties with silk fringe. 18″ long. Provenance: Property deaccessioned from the Old Dartmouth Historical Society, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Proceeds to benefit the collection. Taffeta gown is in poor condition and is shattering.