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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque socket head, very large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, lightly-feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish albeit finger tips worn on left hand. Marks: 3/0 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: gorgeous bebe with dramatic large eyes, original body and body finish, wearing original aqua linen dress, undergarments, lace bonnet, knit stockings, and aqua satin shoes with rosettes and leather soles that are gilt lettered "Bebe Jumeau Med d'Or Paris Depose" and incised "3".