Gorgeous French Bisque Bebe E.J.A. by Jumeau,Size 12

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27" (69 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with long-faced modeling,very plump lower cheeks and chin,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted lashes,mauve blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi-feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined lips,impressed lip and chin dimples,separately-modeled pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists,wearing beautiful antique cutwork and embroidered dress,blouse,undergarments,leather shoes,beautifully woven bonnet. Condition: generally excellent,small wig flake on upper forehead. Marks: E.J.A. 12 (head) Jumeau Medaille d̴Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,his first signature doll with very distinctive modeling,circa 1880. Value Points: gorgeous example iwth very beautiful patina of bisque,deep paperweight eyes with rich decoration of blush and eyeliner.