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Description
19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very
full cheeks,brown glass enamel inset eyes of great
depth,eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows
with feathered detail,mauve blushed eye
shadow,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined
space between the outlined lips,separately modeled
pierced ears,blonde lambswool wig over cork
pate,French composition and wooden
eight-loose-ball jointed body with straight
wrists. Condition; generally excellent. Marks: 8
(head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body).
Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1878,first period
bebe with Medaille d'Or body,the award achieved at
the 1878 Paris International Exposition. Value
Points: most endearing early bebe with fine
quality of bisque,beautifully-sculpted applied
blushed ears,original wig and original Jumeau comb
(some comb teeth missing),including bronze silk
(frail) dress with Alencon lace
trim,undergarments,stockings,beautiful
earrings,and cream kidskin shoes impressed "E.
Jumeau Med d'Or Paris 1878". The doll has a blue
ribbon award from 2002 UFDC convention.