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Description
17"(43 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with transitional modeling between round and pear-
shaped faces,very full cheeks,grey glass spiral-threaded eyes,dark eyeliner,painted
lashes,mauve-blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered brow,accented nostrils of tiny
upturned nose,accented eye corners,closed mouth with defined space between the shaded
and accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and
wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,wearing early cotton print dress
with silk sash,undergarments,red stockings,red kidskin shoes with insignia,and fancy woven
bi-color bonnet. Condition: generally excellent,original body and body finish. Marks: I (head)
Sch (in shield,on head and body). Comments: Schmitt et Fils,circa 1882,rare transitional
model. Value Points: especially beautiful bebe with fine delicate bisque and superb
modeling,beautiful antique costume.