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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, light brown mohair wig with interwoven ribbons, very sturdy kid poupee body with gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, a very rare transitional poupee with entrancing large eyes found on the earliest period bebes. Value Points: beautiful lady doll with entrancing eyes, very sturdy body, lovely early gown with extended train.