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8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original paper mache pate, Steiner composition body with jointing at shoulders, elbows and hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: A 1 (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: the tiny bebe wears original aqua silk dress with lace collar, matching bonnet, undergarments, socks, and white kidskin shoes.