#107

Premiere Bebe by Jumeau
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$6,500
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Description

15" (38 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, large brown glass enamel inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, mauve blushed eyeshadow, accented nostrils, closed mouth with defined space between the shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1880. Value Points: especially beautiful early bebe with subtle blushing on eyelids, cheeks and chin over pale bisque, luminous eyes, original body and body finish, aqua silk dress may be original, silk bonnet, aqua knit socks, undergarments, leather shoes.