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Description
2" (30 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,large blue
glass enamel eyes with darker outer rims and
spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted
lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,feathered
brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed
mouth with outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde
mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and
wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight
wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4
(head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body).
Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1878,his first period
bebe. Value Points: enchanting wide-eyed
expression enhanced by sweet tentative
smile,lovely bisque,original wig,pate,body,and
body finish,and superb antique costume that is a
match to her larger sister,#95,comprising white
wool dress with lace overlay and ivory
sash,elaborate bonnet,undergarments,Bebe
brooch,Jumeau earrings,black leather shoes with
brown silk rosettes.