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Description
10" (25 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,blue glass
enamel inset eyes,prominent black pupils,painted
lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils,closed
mouth with accented lips,slightly-smiling
expression with impressed dimples at philtrum and
lip corners,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over
cork pate,French composition and wooden
fully-jointed body with straight wrists.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: N 2
(impressed,head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris
(body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1878,his
first bebe model,the "N" marking is rare and
remains a mystery. Value Points: very precious
petite bebe with very sweet expression,lovely pale
bisque,original body,body
finish,wig,earrings,antique blue silk and lace
dress,leather shoes,undergarments,socks.