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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer irises, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: the early period bebe known as premiere, has choice bisque and painting, near mint original body, and wears original burgundy silk and lace dress, matching bonnet with aqua silk lining, undergarments, knit stockings, leather shoes impressed "Bebe Jumeau depose 5".