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Description
26" (66 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head,large amber brown
glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark eyeliner,painted dark
curly lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and multi-
feathered brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed
mouth with defined space between the shaded and outlined
lips,separately applied pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over
pierced ears,French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-
jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent.
Marks: Depose E 12 J (and artist check marks). Comments: Emile
Jumeau,circa 1885. Value Points: exceptional beauty of the large
bebe with finest luminous bisque,original wig,pate,body,body
finish,and wearing extraordinary original costume from
Ernestine Jumeau couturier workshops including fabulous
dress,lace bonnet,and leather shoes with gold lettering "Bebe
Jumeau".