#254

French Bisque Bebe by Emile Jumeau,Size 7,in Rare Red Knit Beach Costume
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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,lushly painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,brunette human-hair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: bisque excellent,mis-matched arms. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1888. Value Points: very pretty bebe has wonderful antique red knit beach costume with matching cap.