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11" (28 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, grey glass enamel inset eyes, lightly painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, Jumeau 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, the earliest model of his bebe with characteristic shy expression, naïve painting. Value Points: most endearing expression, lovely bisque, original wig, pate, body, super body condition, antique undergarments, antique (frail) dress included.