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Description
24" (61 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, lushly-painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, shaded and accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips, dimpled chin and philtrum, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E 11 J (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1885. Value Points: the bebe has flawless and beautiful bisque and painting enhanced by splendid eyes, and is wearing original couturier red silk dress over undergarments and original Jumeau chemise dress, with cutwork cap trimmed with red silk ribbons and berries, socks, and Jumeau leather shoes signed "Paris Bebe 11" with bee symbol. In his book, Fascinating Dolls, Samy Odin noted that the doll's striking original costume...compelling evidence of the skill of this company's seamstresses".