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Description
24" (61 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with very plump facial shape, almond-shaped blue glass enamel eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted short dark lashes, mauve-blushed eye shadow, lightly feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced blushed ears, dimpled chin, blonde lambswool wig over plaster pate, Steiner composition fully-articulated body, straight wrists, Condition: generally excellent. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1877. Value Points: beautiful early model bebe with finest quality of pale bisque, delicate blushing, original Steiner early body with original finish, antique costume with embroidered pinafore dress, undergarments, kidskin boots, and wonderful early bonnet.