#144

French Publicity Poster for Bebe Jumeau,1889
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28" (71 cm.) x 20" framed. Issued by the Jumeau firm in 1889 to commemorate the International Exposition in Paris,the poster was presented in the form of "Grand Game of Jumeau's Doll" and featured a contest of the German dolls and French dolls competing to climb the Eiffel Tower that had been constructed for that Exposition. The poster was issued by Jumeau in two language versions,this being the rare English version "dedicated to the young Americans". Excellent condition,gilded wooden frame. France,1889.