Wonderful French Bisque Bebe by Jules Steiner in Trousseau Presentation with Costumes

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8" (20 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, French composition body jointed at shoulders and hips. Condition: generally excellent, there is repair on the box. Marks: A 1 (head) Le Petit Parisien...(body). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: the rare tiny bebe is presented in original gilt lettered Trousseau Bebe box with lace edging and rose silk ribbons, wearing pleated lace dress, along with seven additional dresses, jacket and two bonnets, attributed to the prestige workshops of Parisian doll boutique Au Nain Bleu.