Bisque Head Tete Jumeau Bebe

Description:

Bisque Head Tete Jumeau Bebe, Paris, c. 1890, back of head marked "DEPOSE TETE JUMEAU Bte SGDG 2," with curly blond mohair wig, brown lined eyes with toggle mechanism to close, closed mouth, pierced ears with imitation pearl earrings, on marked Jumeau composition body with cotton gingham dress, white cotton apron, white cotton undergarments, white silk stockings, and brown leatherette shoes with applied red silk rosettes, ht. 11 1/2 in.

Provenance: Brought from Paris by Rebecca Hughes Taylor for Lydia Hughes, c. 1890.
Estimate $800-1,200


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