Petite French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner in Original Labeled Au Nain Bleu Costume

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10" (25 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,long painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,auburn mohair wig over Steiner pate,French composition fully jointed Steiner body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Le Parisien A 3 Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (body). Comments: Jules Steiner,circa 1890. Value Points: most endearing all-original petite bebe wearing gold silk and lace dress with original Au Nain Bleu silk label,undergarments,bonnet,socks and little kidskin shoes.