Petite French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau, Size 1, with Signed Gilt Jumeau Shoes

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10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, wig a bit sparse. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body) . Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: wide-eyed bebe in rare size has original wig, body, body finish, undergarments, chemise, Jumeau couturier dress, bonnet, socks, leather shoes signed with gilt lettering "Bebe Jumeau Med d'Or Paris 1", with blue ribbon award from UFDC convention of 1986.