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Description
38"(96 cm.) Bisque socket head with rounded facial shape,deep blue glass eyes with milk-glass
whites from the original Steiner design,having lever-movement allowing the eyes to open and
close,dark eyeliner,feathered lashes with dot highlights,brush-stroked brows with shaded
detail,accented nostrils,closed mouth with shaded and accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair
wig over Steiner pate,Steiner composition fully-jointed body,lovely silk and velvet
costume,undergarments,stockings,shoes,and beaded bonnet. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Figure C. no.8 J. Steiner Ste DGDG Paris (head). Comments: Jules Steiner,the largest size
bebe model made by the firm,circa 1880. Value Points: very rare size bebe with gorgeous bisque
and painting,original Steiner eyes with rare crystal overlay,original pate,body,and body finish.