#274

Bisque Premiere Bebe by Emile Jumeau
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$5,250
sold
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Description

13" (33 cm). Pressed bisque socket head, grey glass inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecuts,painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: 3 (backwards 3,on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1878. Value Points: beautiful early bebe with compelling large eyes, very beautiful original period silk dress, straw bonnet, leather shoes.