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Description
14" (36 cm.) Pale bisque socket head with rounded facial modeling, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with flat-cut derriere, straight wrists, slightly cupped hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bte SGDG 0 (head) Sch (in crest, on derriere). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1878. Value Points: the early model bebe with Bte mark has entrancing expression enhanced by lovely bisque, original wig with intertwined blue ribbon, original signed body and body finish, early blue sateen dress with lace trim, undergarments, blue kid shoes.