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Description
21" (53 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very
delicate pale complexion,almond-shaped blue glass
inset eyes with spiral threading and darker outer
pupils,thick dark eyeliner,delicately-painted
lashes and brows,mauve-blushed eyeshadow,accented
eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with
defined space between the shaded and accented
lips,pierced ears,defined dimples at philtrum and
chin,auburn mohair wig over cork pate,French
composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed
body with plump limbs and straight wrists.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head)
Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Emile
Jumeau,circa 1878,his premiere model bebe in
luxury size known as "portrait". Value Points:
outstanding quality of bisque,sculpting and
painting,original body and body finish,wearing
beautiful antique tulle lace dress over silk
under-dress,with matching
sac,undergarments,stockings,leather shoes
impressed with full figure of doll,and exceptional
antique bonnet