“1755 Doll” by A. Reichart, 1949  From the Metropolitan Museum of Art  This design by the furriers Blondell is credited as being a “Manon Lescaut” style. “Manon Lescaut”, published by Antoine Françoise Prévost in 1731 typifies the lyrical emotion of rococo literature and inspired several stage productions including a ballets and operas by Massenet and Puccini.