Delicate small French mignonette doll with bisque / porcelain head, glass eyes and composition body and limbs, dressed in a pale silk gown with matching wide‑brimmed hat and ruffled hem.
Height: 5in(approx.13cm)
Head: bisque / porcelain with fixed glass eyes (no sleep mechanism), closed painted mouth.
Body: jointed composition torso with separate composition arms and legs; painted black stockings and brown shoes, typical of early 20th‑century French mignonettes.
Costume: sewn‑on original silk dress with large ruffled skirt and puffed sleeves, matching silk hat and neck bow; factory‑original and never undressed.
Period: likely early 20th century (Edwardian era or slightly later).
Condition notes:
Overall condition: good antique condition with obvious age wear.
Composition: small chips, rubs and surface wear to arms and legs; some paint loss to stockings and shoes.
Costume: silk shows age spotting, small stains and fraying at edges and ruffles; colour evenly aged to a soft beige.
Structure: doll sits well; head and limbs firmly attached but should be handled carefully because of age.