#188

Beautiful French Bisque Poupee by Emile Jumeau with Three Costumes
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17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,large grey glass enamel inset eyes with darker grey outer rims,thick black eyeliner,long painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid deluxe poupee body with padded bosom,gusset-jointing at elbows,hips and knees,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4 (head and shoulders). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa1875. Value Points: having beautiful wide-eyed expression and soft original wig,the poupee is wearing lovely aqua silk gown with silk fringe and matching bonnet,undergarments,boots; included are two additional costumes with matching bonnets.