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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue/grey glass inset eyes with spiral threading and dark outer iris rims, dark eyeliner, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, painted lashes, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and accented lips, separately-modeled pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists, lovely early white pique dress, undergarments, kidskin ankle boots, hat. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 6/EJ. Comments: Emile Jumeau, the premiere presentation of his celebrated EJ model, bearing his initials, circa 1880. Value Points: very beautiful wide-eyed bebe is complemented by fine artistic painting of features and complexion, original early body.