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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque socket head, large blue glass paperweight inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted long lashes, brush-stroked and fringed brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with outlined lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over Steiner pate, French composition fully-jointed body, wearing pretty antique dress with cutwork and lace, undergarments, leather shoes impressed with full figure of doll. Condition: generally excellent, original body and body finish. Marks: A 5 Le Parisien (head) (body has Le Petit Parisien stamp). Comments: Jules Steiner, circa 1890. Value Points: rich decoration of eyes with multi-feathered brows and rose-blushed eye shadow lend a compelling expression to the petite bebe.