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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded face,delicate bisque,blue enamel eyes of great clarity with rich spiral threading,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde lambswool wig over original Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sie C 2/0 (incised,head) J. Steiner Bte SGDG J. Bourgoin (red ink script) (original Steiner stamp on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1884. Value Points: gorgeous petite bebe with finest bisque and painting,splendid eyes,original wig,pate,body and body finish,and original burgundy silk dress with Alencon lace,undergarments,maroon wool stockings and leather shoes.