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Description
23" (58 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump rounded face, almond-shaped blue glass spiral threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, mauve-blushed eyeshadow, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with very full outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere and straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish albeit finger tips scuffed, right baby finger broken. Marks: Sch (in shield, on head and derriere) 4 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880. Value Points: splendid bebe with superb sculpting, complexion and painting of lips and blush, original body, superb antique costume.