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Description
11" (28 cm.) Solid domed bisque socket head,large blue glass spiral threaded eyes,painted
lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with outlined
lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,Sonneberg composition body with jointing at shoulders and
hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 2. Comments: Sonneberg,mystery maker,circa
1882,the model was designed to resemble the early bebe of Jumeau in an effort to capture the
popular French market for dolls. Value Points: very pretty closed mouth child,wearing original
ivory silk dress in the French style,undergarments,socks and shoes.