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Description
18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, almond shaped brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, dark eye liner encircles the eye sockets, brush-stroked brows, rose blushed eye shadow, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with defined space between the 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. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878, early portrait model. Value Points: very beautiful model with original body and body finish, choice bisque, wearing lavish antique costume including leather shoes with store label of "A La Providence 74 Rue de Rivoli Depose".