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Description
19"(48 cm.) Bisque socket head with very rich
ebony-black complexion,amber-brown glass
paperweight inset eyes,black eyeliner,black
painted lashes and brush-stroked brows,accented
nostrils,closed mouth with coral-shaded
lips,pierced ears,black mohair wig over cork
pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed
body,original Jumeau woolen plaid dress with
velvet trim,with antique velvet and red silk
hat,undergarments,black knit stockings. and black
kidskin shoes signed "Paris Depose 8"(with bee
symbol). Condition: generally excellent. Marks:
Depose Tete Jumeau 8. Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa
1885,a transitional model bearing the tete
signature,but with more portrait like features.
Value Points: very rare model with gorgeous and
flawless rich complexion enhanced by gleaming
patina and amber eyes.