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Description
18" (46 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump pale-complexioned face,blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading and darker blue outer rims,feathered lashes and brows,accent dots at eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,dimpled chin,pierced ears,auburn mohair wig over cork pate,original composition and wooden body with eight-loose-ball-jointed body,flat-cut derriere ridge,straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent,early body re-touch. Marks: Bte SGDG 2 (head) Sch (in shield,stamp on derriere ridge). Comments: Schmitt et Fils,circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful bebe whose pale complexion perfectly contrasts the plump face,wearing fine antique rose silk faille dress with red silk ribbons,red enamel Bebe pin,undergarments,red knit stockings,red kidskin shoes with red silk rosettes signed C.M.,fancy bonnet.