#196

French Bisque Bebe in Original Folklore Costume with International Exposition Tag
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes, painted lashes, single stroke brows, accented nostrils, open mouth, four tiny porcelain teeth, auburn mohair wig, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: SFBJ 60 Paris 14/02. Comments: SFBJ, circa 1930. Value Points: preserved in pristine condition, the doll is wearing original folklore costume of Normandy including jewelry and coiffe, has original box, and original tag indicating that the doll, "Bebe Jumeau" was displayed at the 1931 International Exposition in Paris.