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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large blue glass eyes in so-called "wrap-around" style, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1 EJ (head) Jumeau Med. d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, the first period of the EJ model, circa 1880. Value Points: compelling large eyes whose rich eyeliner contrasts with the most delicate bisque complexion on this rare model, original wig with Jumeau comb, pate, body, body finish, aqua silk twill and lace dress over original muslin chemise, leather shoes with rosettes signed M.G., and preserved in original Jumeau box.