Elegant French Bisque Poupee by Emile Jumeau

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21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,bright blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset-jointing at hips,knees and elbows,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally excellent,body sturdy and clean. Marks: 8 (and artist checkmarks on head) Jumeau (faint blue stamp on torso). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1878. Value Points: the elegant lady with original signed body,is wearing a lovely early purple faille two-piece gown with black velvet trim,fur stole,black velvet bonnet,gloves,undergarments,leather boots.