Tete Jumeau Bebe

Emily Hart, Grandmaster of Dollmaking is an Artist earning her living through creating what she loves to do best, creating with porcelain.

Winner of over 50 International awards, Canada's Top Trophy and many Best of show Rosettes in International Competition

Presenting: French Bébé Antique Reproduction doll originally made by Emile-Louis Jumeau circa 1886 to 1889

Poured in Seeley's "Lady White" porcelain and with many layers of China paint meticulously applied and firings in between each layer

The skin tone is very lovely and pale and with eye shadow

She wears earrings and matching necklace of genuine Swarovski crystal beads chosen to compliment her costume.

This doll features the ultimate in solid glass French paperweight eyes in blue/grey color by HAND GLASS CRAFT OF ENGLAND the finest and costliest eyes made.

She features the finest quality of Australian Mohair wig in pale blonde color with bangs and long soft curls.

Extra Fine Painting done in January of 2012.... This head is flawless and truly breathtaking!

This version of the Tete Jumeau has enameled teeth molded in and made in this case as an open mouth with felt tongue glued inside.

Her composition 13.5 inch French Child Body was made by Joyce's Compo bodies of Oregon with lower arms made in Authentic Jumeau Style.

She is dressed in pure silk taffeta dress with matching ruched bonnet. This ONE OF A KIND confection is elaborately embellished with Genuine Antique laces of the most exquisite and rare variety. The striped fabric is vintage silk taffeta with woven satin stripe in deep pink/red color.

Hand made silk ribbon flowers, with vintage velvet leaves as well as various bows adorn the exquisite outfit by Mary Lambeth.

Undergarments are 100% cotton bloomers and half slip with hand knitted silk/rayon socks and French style shoes made to match the dress.

She is 17.5 inches tall and 21 inches with the bonnet on.