Merci Train : Gifts of Gratitude from France
Date:
1949
Description:
Powder Box with doll (woman's head and shoulders only) attached to box lid: dressed in a peasant costume of off-white linen and lace trimmed bonnet with bow on back, cream colored lace trimmed blouse covered with a printed maroon shawl trimmed with gold and maroon thread, doll wears gold cross necklace and has auburn hair; top of box is covered in tan velvet, sides covered in gold ribbon and bottom covered in green paper with round pink sticker "LA Poupee Artistiqe A.J."

H 7 3/4" x 3 7/8" square base
Object Name:
Box, Puff
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