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Description
32" (81 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with full cheeks and chin, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, lightly-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, heart-shaped upper lip, prominent dimple on chin and at lip corners, pierced ears, long brunette mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists, early dress with blue silk bows, undergarments, bonnet and leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent, body is original with original finish albeit rubbed. Marks: B.M. 11.13. Comments: Mothereau, circa 1884. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with finest bisque, complexion and painting of features, splendid eyes, lovely costume, and rare exhibition luxury size.