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9 1/2" (24 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, brush-stroked brows, shade nostrils, closed mouth with richly shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (and artist checkmarks) Bebe Jumeau Depose (body stamp). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: dramatic wide-eyed expression enhanced by beautiful painting, original wig, pate, body, body finish, earrings, and wearing unusual muslin undergarment that is original.