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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very plump facial modeling, blue glass inset eyes with rich spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted dark curly lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered arched brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over original Schmitt pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 Bte SGDG (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1880, early period model of their bebe. Value Points: gorgeous bebe whose pale delicate bisque blooms with finest eye shadow and cheek blush, entrancing eyes, original body and body finish and very beautiful antique costume.