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Description
20" (52 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, large grey glass wrap-around eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: earliest period Jumeau bebe with stunning expression enhanced by very choice bisque and subtle blushing, original body and body finish, antique rose faille dress, tulle bonnet, undergarments, black stockings, black leather shoes.