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Description
The pressed bisque bebe has swivel head on bisque
shoulderplate, dark blue glass enamel inset eyes,
dark eyeliner encircles the eyecut, painted
lashes, feathered brows, accented eye corners and
nostrils, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over
cork pate, kid bebe body with gusset-jointed hips
and knees, curved kid upper arms, bisque forearms
with individually sculpted cupped fingers,
defined knuckles and nails.The doll wears antique
lace tulle dress with embroidered hem, re-
embroidered shawl, rose silk pleating at neck and
sleeve edges, petticoat, pantalets, stockings,
leather shoes signed "2", matching bonnet.
Incised "F.3.G" on head and F.G. and 3 on
shoulderplates. Francois Gaultier, circa 1880.
12" (30 cm).