26" (66 cm). Pressed bisque socket head with pear-shaped facial modeling and very full cheeks and chin, almond shaped brown glass enamel inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, mauve blushed eye shadow, brushstroked and multi- feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, modeled closed mouth with defined row of teeth between the shaded lips, blushed cheeks and dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists and flat-cut derriere. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Sch (in shield, on head and bottom of derriere) 6 (head). Comments: Schmitt et Fils, circa 1882. Value Points: one of the rarest models of French bebes, this example enhanced splendidly by its fine larger size, exquisite bisque and sculpting, original body, body finish, wig, and antique costume comprising delicate muslin dress, undergarments, knit stockings, leather shoes, and rose silk bonnet.