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Description
19" (48 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with pale accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid poupee body with gusset-jointing, lovely silk costume and bonnet. Condition: generally excellent, original body with few patches. Comments: Pierre-Francois Jumeau, circa 1875, the portrait poupee face evolved into the early portrait poupee created by his son, Emile Jumeau. Value Points: especially beautiful doll with delicate complexion and pleasing soft blush with gleaming patina.