#148

French Bisque Bebe 1907 in Especially Wonderful Antique Costume
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32" (81 cm.) Bisque socket head, brown glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1907 15 (head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'honneur (body). Comments: Jumeau/SFBJ, circa 1907. Value Points: rich brown eyes contrast the delicate complexion, the doll is wearing outstanding multi-layered white pique costume with elaborate embroidery and cutwork.