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Description
10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which open and close from wire lever at the back of head, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, fringe-painted brows, accent dots at eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, antique play suit, kidskin shoes, socks. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiner Bourgoin (ink script) Sie C 3/0 (incised) J. Steiner (eyes) . Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing petite bebe with sweet expression, rare sleep eyes, original body and body finish.