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21" (53 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very full cheeks, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with rich spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accent line between the very full lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, fine antique costume including exquisite bonnet and leather shoes signed "Bebe Jumeau" in gilt lettering. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with fine delicate bisque, richly threaded eyes, fine antique costume.