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18" (46 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes with spiral threading, dark eyeliner, rose blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lips corners, shaded lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, pretty antique costume. Condition: generally excellent, finish worn on arms. Marks: Steiner Paris Fre C 11 (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (torso). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: most endearing expression highlighted by piquant smile, impressed dimples at philtrum and lip corners.