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14" (36 cm.) Bisque socket head with very delicate collection, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading and darker outer iris rims, very thick dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, painted light lashes, brushstroked brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with delicate accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body, straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 5 (head). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1877, earliest period bebe. Value Points: large portrait eyes beautifully contrast the delicate complexion of the rare early bebe, original body, early costume (possibly original) of lace and aqua silk dress, lavish bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes with silk rosettes signed E.J.