#36

French Bisque Block Letter Bebe by Francois Gaultier, Size 1
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The tiny brown-eyed bebe has pressed bisque socket head, brown glass enamel inset eyes, painted lashes, rose blushed eyeshadow, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, original composition and wooden eight-loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. The doll wears antique white cotton chemise dress with dropped waist, cutwork trim and self-sash, with muslin chemise and pantalets, socks, black leather shoes, antique bonnet with fabric flowers. Incised "F.1 G." in block letters. Francois Gaultier, circa 1880. 10" (25 cm).