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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: F 1 (incised on head, and artist checkmarks). Comments: Jumeau, circa 1886, the F designation remains a mystery although likely indicating commissioned bebe for particular doll store. Value Points: rare doll in desirable petite size has original body and body finish, and is presented in antique doll trunk with a selection of various costumes.