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Description
19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral
threading,painted lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,feathered brows,accented nostrils and
eye corners,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined lips,pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-
jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent,body finish original albeit
scuffed. Marks: 6 EJ. Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1882,the first model bebe marked EJ.
Value Points: very beautiful bebe with entrancing eyes made dramatic by rich dark
outline,lovely decoration,wearing superb white pique dress that may be
original,undergarments,knit stockings,leather shoes signed Bebe Jumeau,antique bonnet,and
original white beaded necklace and matching earrings.