PALUDIERE SHELL DOLL CARDBOARD DRESS XIX EME BATZ SUR MER H591 Miniature doll, salt pan, shell, dress in cardboard or papier mache, hand painted, XIX th. Popular art object, salt pan in formal dress. It seems that the shell craftsmanship, which began in Batz sur Mer at the end of the 17th century, for the production of ornamental bouquets of church altars, found another way around 1820 in the manufacture of shell figurines bearing the likeness of salt workers .You will notice a lack on the top of the head, lack of pearls on the back of the dress, lack of the arms and the upper back. Sold as is, uncleaned, unrestored. For the condition thank you for Please detail the photos. The photos are an integral part of the description. Dimensions: Height: 8 cm Width: 3.3 cm Length: 5.3 cm I remain at your disposal for any questions.