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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head with very pale bisque,almond-
shaped blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading,very thick dark
eyeliner,painted lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,arched feathered
brows,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with outlined pale lips,pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and
wooden body with straight wrists. Condition: generally
excellent,body is original except lower legs which are Jumeau 1889
era. Marks: 9. Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1880,his first period
portrait bebe. Value Points: very beautiful doll with dramatic
eyes and eye decoration that contrast the delicate pale
bisque,wearing antique blue silk dress with lace trim,and with
matching wooden-handled blue parasol,undergarments,socks,shoes,and
woven bonnet with blue ribbons.