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Description
13" (33 cm.) Solid domed bisque shoulder head with sculpted
upper arms,blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted curly
lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,feathered brows,accented
nostrils,closed mouth with accented lips,blonde mohair wig,twill
upper arms,midriff,and upper legs,bisque lower arms,lower
torso and hips,and lower legs with bare feet. Condition:
generally excellent. Comments: Jules Steiner,his first bebe
model,circa 1870,inspired by the Japanese Ichimatsu play doll
introduced to Western culture at the mid-19th century
International Expositions. Value Points: very rare early doll is
enhanced by choicest bisque and painting,all original body
parts,included is silk dress.