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17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 7 J (head, and artist checkmarks) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: very dear shy expression enhanced by dramatically-large and beautiful eyes, original body and body finish, antique serge-green woolen dress with burgundy feather stitching, woven knit cap, undergarments, brown socks, leather shoes.