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17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body, antique dress, undergarments, leather boots, knit stockings, lace cap. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 7 (and artist checkmarks, on head) Bebe Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1886. Value Points: lovely bisque with sweet expression achieved by smaller eye cuts, delicate complexion and painting of features, original body and body finish.