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11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded plump face, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with daintily-shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 3/0 J. Steiner SGDG Bourgouin (head) J. St (and caduceus stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1882. Value Points: very dear gentle expression on the petite bebe with beautiful painting and complexion, original body and body finish, owning a very fine vintage trousseau of handmade silk costumes in the 1880 style, including four dresses; along with three antique bonnets and antique shoes and undergarments.