Charming antique bisque sockethead, UNIS France 301 E T orig. fully jointed doll

Description

Here is a charming, 17" tall, antique bisque sockethead, French doll, circa 1916-1930, by UNIS (
U
nion
N
ationale
I
nter-
S
yndicate, union formed by
Societe Francaise de Fabrication de Bebes & Jouets
in 1899). She is
incised
on the back of her head:
UNIS France
inside an oval
,
301
E R T and 71 and 149 and
size 7
at the base of her neck. She has beautiful blue, sleep eyes with thick hair eyelashes, multi-stroke lower lashes and eyebrows, red eye corner dots, very slightly open mouth with row of square cut teeth and good even cheek blush as well as her original French, long blond, human hair wig with hand sewn part. She has her
original, heavy composition and wood, fully jointed French body
with joints at her shoulders, elbows and wrists as well as at her hips and knees. Her body has its original (now silent) cry box inside the torso and she wears an antique cotton, high waisted, flower printed dress with lace and tiny button trim and charming, one-piece petticoat with attached undies, newer socks and suede fabric shoes. Her body has all its original finish and correctly matching parts with no damages or repairs. Her head has an old, tight hairline at the back behind her ear (French newspaper stuffing still inside her head) which is covered by her wig and does not affect her appearance. (loc 24) Her
antique
toys and kitty are
not included
and will be listed separately.
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