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15" (38 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate, large amber-brown glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with shapely torso, gusset jointing at elbows, hips and knees, lovely antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy and clean except wear to some fingers. Marks: 5 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: very beautiful poupee with dramatic large eyes and exquisite painting of lips.