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Description
18" (46 cm). Bisque socket head, blue glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted lashes, mauve blushed eyeshadow, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with outlined lips, separately applied pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 8 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: pretty shy-faced bebe with beautiful eyes has subtle blushing, choice bisque, original body and body finish, antique blue sateen patterned sailor dress with leather belt, straw bonnet, undergarments, stockings, shoes.