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Description
18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head,blue glass
paperweight inset eyes,dark
eyeliner,lushly-painted lashes,rose-blushed eye
shadow,brush-stroked brows,shaded nostrils,closed
mouth with defined space between the shaded and
accented lips,separately-modeled pierced
ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French
composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed
body with straight wrists. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: Depose E 8 J (and artist
checkmarks). Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body).
Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1884. Value Points:
an especially sweet expression enhanced by very
pale delicate bisque,beautiful painting and
blush,original wig,pate,body,body finish,and
antique silk and lace dress,undergarments,woven
stockings,kidskin boots,and elaborate antique bonnet.