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28" (71 cm.) Bisque socket head, blue glass sleep eyes which operate by wire lever at the back of head, rose-blushed eyeshadow, painted lashes, thick dark eyeliner, brushstroked and multi-feathered brows, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with outlined shaded lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair wig over cork pate, French composition fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish except hands repainted. Marks: Figure C No. 6 J. Steiner Bte SGDG Paris (head) Le Petit Parisien Bebe Steiner (body stamp) J. Steiner (eyes). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1885. Value Points: beautiful blushing on eyelids, cheeks, ear lobes and chin enhance the fine modeling, original signed eyes, wonderful antique dress is original.