#148

French Bisque Brown-eyed Poupee,Size 9,by Jumeau
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$2,400
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Description
22" (56 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,rose blushed eye shadow,accented nostrils,closed mouth with center accent line,pierced ears,brunette mohair wig over cork pate,French kid poupee body with shapely torso,gusset-jointed limbs,stitched and separated fingers,antique bronze silk gown with lace trim,unusual lacing closure at the back,undergarments,leather boots. Condition: generally excellent,body is original yet a bit worn. Marks: 9 (head and shoulders). Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Jumeau,circa 1878. Value Points: fine large size poupee with gentle expression,signed body. The doll was featured in Dimples and Sawdust by Selfridge and Cooper