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18" (46 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, richly-painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees. Condition: generally excellent, pierced ear hole flakes. Marks: 7 (head and shoulders) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: very lovely bisque and complexion, brilliant eyes, original wig with interwoven rose ribbons, very sturdy original signed body, and including original rose silk costume, shoes signed "Modes de Paris", and original box labeled "Poupee Jumeau".