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Description
9 1/2" (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, long painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accent line between the lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (and artist checkmarks on head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: rare and desirable size 1 Bebe Jumeau with compelling large paperweight eyes, lovely bisque, original body and body finish, and wearing original rose silk and lace dress, silk bonnet (second bonnet included), undergarments, socks and white kidskin shoes.