#38

French Bisque Bebe by Francois Gaultier, Size 1
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The brown-eyed bebe has pressed bisque socket head, amber brown glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, dark painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original composition and wooden body with plump limbs with straight wrists, cupped hands. The bebe is dressed in blue woolen double-breasted coat with brass buttons, muslin dress and undergarments, blue woolen cap with white piping, socks, black leather shoes, and carries little bisque doll in military costume and wooden-handled jump rope. Signed "F. 1 G." in block letters. Francois Gaultier, circa 1884. 10" (25 cm).