Lovely French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau,Size 5

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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head,amber brown glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,lushly painted brows and lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,brunette human hair hand-tied wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists,wearing a lovely antique costume comprising silk dress,undergarments,stockings,leather shoes,and rose silk bonnet with tulle and frou-frou ribbons. Condition: generally excellent,original body finish albeit some paint rubs at knee and elbow joints. Marks: Depose E. 5 J (and artist check marks on head). Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Emile Jumeau,circa 1885. Value Points: very precious size 5 with lovely pale bisque contrasting her dramatic brown eyes,original body and body finish.