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17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, impressed dimples at philtrum and chin, pierced ears, hand-tied human hair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. 1 D. Comments: Rabery and Delphieu, circa 1882. Value Points: beautiful bebe with loveliest bisque, original body and body finish, beautiful original silk twill costume with feathered embroidery and lace trim, original bonnet, undergarments, stockings and leather shoes.