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11" (28 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass enamel eyes with spiral threading, delicately painted lashes, fringed brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, defined space between the lips, pierced ears, original blonde lambswool wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: most appealing wide-eyed expression, original wig, original body and body finish, antique costume includes perfectly fitted white dress with unusual tucks and lace, undergarments, bonnet, stockings, leather shoes signed M.G.