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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue/grey enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims, dark eyeliner, dark painted lashes and feathered brows, accented nostrils and accent line between the lips, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with shapely waist, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4. Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877, the wide-eyed poupee model evolved into the premiere bebe model by Jumeau. Value Points: very beautiful poupee with near mint body, and wearing fine blue silk and velvet costume with undergarments, woven bonnet, wooden-handled parasol, leather boots, and silk purse.