
14" (35 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, light brown enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with pale outlined 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: 5 (head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878,the premiere model bebe by that firm for which Jumeau was awarded Medaille d'Or at 1878 L'Exposition Universelle in Paris. Value Points: very beautiful petite bebe with choice bisque, original body and fine body condition, antique maroon woolen and velvet dress and bonnet, undergarments, brown leather shoes.