Gaultier Bebe

Emily Hart, Grandmaster of Dollmaking

Presenting: French Bebe Antique Reproduction doll marked F11G, originally made by Francois Gaultier circa 1860

Poured in fine “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

Engraved year 2016

She wears lovely earrings and matching necklace of genuine Swarovski crystals and Swarovski crème pearls.

This doll features the very finest French Paperweight hand blown solid glass eyes by Hand Glass Craft of England in dark blue color with fabulous threading.

She features gorgeous long Human Hair wig in rich auburn color with center part, bangs and soft ringlet curls.

She is dressed in a one-of-a-kind costume from Mary Lambeth and altered by Emily Hart. The dress and bonnet are pure silk charmeuse in dusty peach color embellished with exquisite and rare genuine Antique laces. The fabulous bonnet features silk taffeta fabric, silk charmeuse ruffle, big bow and ostrich feathers. The flowers were hand made by Mary Lambeth (1939-2022 rest in peace Mary).

Undergarments are 100% cotton and consist of bloomers and half petticoat.

Socks are hand-knitted silk/rayon and shoes are silk taffeta to match her costume and made in the French style with silk rosettes and with leather soles.

This doll stands 21.5 inches and 25 inches to top of bonnet brim.