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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes with darker brown outer iris rims, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, accented eye corners, closed mouth, outlined lips, impressed lip corners, 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: Depose E. 8 J. (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: entrancing large eyes accentuated by rich decoration contrast the very delicate complexion, original wig, early body, original body finish, beautifully-embroidered antique dress.