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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, upturned lip corners, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R 4/0 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1884. Value Points: in pristine unplayed with condition, having beautiful complexion, the bebe is presented in original presentation box which is edged with lace and rose silk ribbons; the box contains an assortment of original costumes: rose satin dress with matching bonnet, cream cashmere coat with silk padded lining, summer skirt and jacket, along with rose silk tied hankies, hair brush, crisp muslin chemise and woolen knitted booties.