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Description
13" (33 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, very large blue spiral threaded eyes in so-called "wrap-around" fashion, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with pale outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: two faint early hairlines at left temple, light retouch on body finish. Marks: (unusual symbol mark on head and 3/0) (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with dramatic eyes, very pale bisque with softly blushed cheeks, original wig, original dress and necklace, with undergarments, stockings, leather shoes incised M.G.