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Description
14" (35 cm). Bisque socket head, large blue glass
paperweight inset eyes with darker blue outer
rims, lushly painted lashes, brushstroked and
multi-feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye
corners, closed mouth with richly shaded lips,
pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate,
French composition body jointed at shoulders and
hips. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: J. 2
J. (incised). Comments: Probably Juillien, circa
1890. Value Points: the rare closed mouth bebe is
preserved, unplayed with, in her original box
labeled "Bebe le Vrai Modele" with cherub symbol
enclosing F.C.R. and "Marque Depose". The doll
wears factory original aqua silk dress with lace
trim, three original undergarments with matching
lace trim, blue stockings, black leather shoes
and has waist-length mohair braid with matching
silk aqua ribbons.