A12T

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Emily Hart, Grandmaster of Dollmaking

Winner of over 50 International awards, Canada's Top Trophy and many Best of show Rosettes in International Competition

Presenting.. French Bebe Antique Reproduction doll originally made by Andre Thuillier in the years 1870's-1890 and marked A12T.

A perfect doll in a perfect costume!

Poured in "Magnolia white" porcelain and with many layers of China paint meticulously applied and firings in between each layer.

The skin tone is desirable very pale with eye shadow

Extra Fine painting done in December of 2008

She wears earrings and necklace of finest genuine freshwater pearls in lovely lilac tone to match her outfit.

Finest Authentic reproduction French Paperweight hand blown solid glass eyes in "Light Violet" by HAND GLASS CRAFT OF ENGLAND with fabulous threading.... these are extremely fine eyes!

Very fine and lustrous Australian mohair wig in platinum color with center part, bangs and soft curls... these wigs are custom made for Emily Hart dolls.

The fabulous ONE OF A KIND costume features silk taffeta fabric combined the most incredible genuine Antique laces and extremely rare and costly Antique metallic gold trim. The matching silk taffeta bonnet features a ruched treatment and a soft ruffle of the Antique embroidered net lace is further embellished with Mary Lambeth's signature hand made ribbon flowers. A big bow adds the finishing touch to this amazing bonnet. One of the finest costumes from Lambeth.

The underwear is 100% cotton bloomers and half slip, hand knitted socks of silk/rayon and hand made silk French style shoes to match the costume.

This doll body is an exquisite reproduction composition body by Joyce's doll bodies and replaced lower arms made by Emily In porcelain in the bru style.

She stands 21.5 inches and 25 inches with bonnet on.