
10" doll. Pale bisque socket head, pale blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, Steiner composition and wooden fully jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 4/0. Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1880. Value Points: in pristine unplayed with condition, the rare early bebe is presented in its original box, wearing original baby gown, undergarments and bonnet, along with original muslin chemise, knit sweater and cap, cotton dress and aqua silk and lace dress, the paper covered box decorated with lace and blue silk ribbons, and containing an original miniature card indicating "Mon. Terrene,10 Rue du Marche St. Honore" who specialized in "toilettes et costumes pour poupees et bebes".