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Description
24" (61 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head with very plump facial
modeling and cheeks,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,separately modeled pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over
cork pate,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-
jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: 9 EJ (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments:
Emile Jumeau,circa 1880. Value Points: rare early model in fine
larger size with superior quality of sculpting,choice bisque and
painting,beautifully costumed in antique lace dress with rose
silk ribbons,undergarments,stockings,leather shoes signed
"Bebe Jumeau Depose".