French Bisque Bebe E.J. by Jumeau with Fine Antique Costume and Signed Shoes

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20" (51 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,blue glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,rose blushed eyeshadow,lushly-painted dark lashes,feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,dimpled chin,separately-applied pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E. 9 J. (and artist checkmarks,head). Jumeau Medaille d̴Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau,circa 1885,the doll also bears a paper label from Gesland boutique where it was likely re-strung or from which it was sold more than a century ago. Value Points: exceptionally beautiful model with entrancing eyes,choice complexion,original wig,pate,body,body finish,and outstanding antique velvet costume,bonnet,undergarments,stockings,leather shoes signed Bebe Jumeau.