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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque socket head,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,lushly-painted lashes,feathered brows,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Jumeau 9 (and artist checkmarks). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1885,the model was made for one year only,signifying Jumeau's growing awareness of protecting his name and designs. Value Points: very beautiful bebe with finest creamy bisque,dramatic eyes,original wig,and very lovely antique cream textured silk costume with lace trim and silk faille sash,undergarments,stockings,shoes,and lace and silk frou-frou bonnet.