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13" (33 cm.) Pressed bisque socket head, blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, brush-stroked brows with feathered detail, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with center accent line, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden eight loose-ball-jointed body with straight wrists. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Depose E 5 J (and artist checkmarks, on head) Jumeau Medaille d'Or Paris (body). Comments: Emile Jumeau, circa 1884. Value Points: beautiful wide-eyed bebe has shy, yet dramatic expression, finest quality of bisque, original body and body finish, fine antique silk costume comprising dress, undergarments, socks, French signed shoes, and woven bonnet with maroon silk ribbon band.