French Bisque Bebe with Incised Depose Mark and Couturier Costume by Jumeau and Signed Jumeau Shoes

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20" (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump cheeks,small eye sockets with deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes,brush-stroked and feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips,separately-modeled pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body,Condition: generally excellent,original body and body finish. Marks: Depose Jumeau 9 (incised) 9T (red mark) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1884,the rare model was made for one year only. Value Points: beautiful creamy bisque,original body,and wearing superb couturier costume of aqua silk with lace detailing,bonnet,undergarments,woven stockings,black leather shoes with brown silk bows marked Paris Depose with bee symbol.