Beautiful French Bebe by Emile Jumeau with Original Costume and Signed Jumeau Shoes

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26" (66 cm.) Bisque socket head, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, dark curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brushstroked brows with feathered detail, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau 12 (and artist checkmarks on head) Bebe Jumeau Diplome d'Honneur (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: especially beautiful bisque and painting, gorgeous eyes, original body and body finish, wearing superb original dress with lace trim, undergarments, lace bonnet, with blue ribbons and black leather shoes signed "Paris Depose 12" with bee symbol.