Description
Showcase this exquisite mid-century vintage French folk doll from Poupées Cadette, a renowned Nice manufacturer celebrated for capturing regional traditions. This piece represents the iconic Pays Bigouden style of Brittany (Bretagne), featuring a towering white lace coiffe bigoudène and a traditional black crêpe de Chine dress adorned with vibrant horizontal braiding in orange, gold, and mint tones. A perfect addition for collectors of Poupées Cadette dolls, French ethnographic artifacts, or lovers of coastal and folk art decor.
The doll is in good vintage condition, measuring approximately 10 inches tall. The crêpe fabric remains pliable with no major tears, stains, or fading, and the embroidery colors are rich and intact. The lace headdress and apron are structurally sound, and the face shows clean paintwork with rosy cheeks and defined lashes. Includes the original paper manufacturer tag reading “Poupées Cadette / NICE / MADE IN FRANCE” and an attached souvenir plaque inscribed “BRETAGNE.”
Ideal as a shelf display accent, wall decor for Breton-themed spaces, or a unique gift for enthusiasts of French history and costume. This doll serves as a preserved moment of Brittany’s cultural heritage, manufactured during the peak era of French tourist souvenirs (c. 1950s–1970s). The combination of the distinctive Bigouden headdress, detailed craftsmanship, and original tags makes this a desirable piece for discerning buyers seeking authentic vintage French dolls.
• Manufacturer: Poupées Cadette, Nice, France; mid-century tourist souvenir doll
• Style: Pays Bigouden regional costume from Brittany (Bretagne)
• Era: Mid-Century (c. 1950s–1970s); production window for crêpe fabric and tag style
• Head & Face: Molded composition head with hand-painted features; clean condition with no chips or cracks
• Dress & Embroidery: Black crêpe de Chine fabric bodice/skirt with multi-layer horizontal braiding bands in bright orange, gold/mustard, and mint green
• Headdress: Tall cylindrical lace coiffe bigoudène structurally intact
• Accessories: Gold-tone metal cross pendant on chain, white lace apron at waist, attached round tag inscribed “BRETAGNE”
• Tags: Original paper label reading “Poupées Cadette / NICE / MADE IN FRANCE”
• Dimensions: Approximately 10 inches tall
• Condition: Good vintage condition. Crepe fabric pliable; embroidery vibrant; lace intact; face clean; tags present and secure; no major flaws, stains, or fading
• Origin: Made in France
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