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Description
9" (23 cm.) Bisque socket head, large brilliant blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brushstroked and feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully-jointed body. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose Tete Jumeau Bte SGDG 1 (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1888. Value Points: dramatic large eyes beautifully contrast the petite size, fine creamy bisque, original wig, pate, body, and body finish, wearing original seamstress dress comprising white sheer muslin dress with trapunto embroidery on reverse of fabric, attached underslip, petticoat, pantalets, Jumeau socks and leather shoes signed 1 Paris Depose with bee symbol.