$3,000
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulder plate,blue glass inset eyes with
spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted
lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,feathered
brows,accent dots at eye corners and
nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid
poupee body with shapely torso,gusset-jointing of
limbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks:
Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile
Jumeau,circa 1878,the poupee facial model that
evolved into the first period bebe model known as
premiere. Value Points: especially lovely quality
of bisque and painting,the fashionable lady wears
wonderful antique fitted black velvet gown with
blue dots,blue silk trim,lace collar and cuffs and
signed Jumeau shoes.