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Description
16" (41 cm.) Bisque socket head with plump rounded facial
shape,blue glass inset eyes with spiral threading,dark
eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye
corners,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,original
lambswool wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-
loose-ball-jointed body,metal hands,antique silk dropped-waist
dress with lace trim,lacy bonnet,undergarments,knit
stockings,early leather shoes marked with script D in oval.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 1. Comments: Petit &
Dumoutier,circa 1880,the distinctive body model was made with
metal hands that were painted to exactly match the composition
body,intended for durability during child play. The doll is rarely
found today; the firm was only in existence for 15 years (1875-
1890),the bebe production appearing to be only from 1877-1885 with
small production each year. Value Points: the rare bebe with
original body and body finish,is enhanced by very beautiful
modeling and quality of bisque and painting.