Emily Hart Dolls
Antique Reproduction Porcelain Dolls

L'Intrepide Bebe

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Emily Hart, Grandmaster of Dollmaking now celebrating 27 years in Dollmaking.

Presenting: French Bébé Antique Reproduction porcelain doll originally made by Emile-Louis Jumeau circa 1892...
This very unique head was made by Jumeau for the firm of Roullet & Decamps, mechanical toy makers from 1892-1930.

This head was painted in 2017
The finest of this model I have ever painted!

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

The skin tone is ultra pale ... she has eye shadow

She wears earrings and matching necklace of genuine Swarovski Crystals and Swarovski glass pearls.

This head features very finest solid glass French Paperweight eyes in light blue by Hand Glass Craft of England.

This doll features fine mohair wig in rich brown color with center part, bangs and soft curls. These wigs are custom made for Emily Hart dolls.

Extra Fine Painting
Her body is fine handmade composition French Bebe body with Jumeau lower arms.

She wears an exquisite ONE OF A KIND costume in pale silvery tone pure silk taffeta and silk vintage fabric. Delicate metallic Vintage trim accents the neckline.
Very dainty Genuine Antique laces embellish both the front, and back of this lovely dress as well as the bonnet. Handmade silk ribbon flowers by Mary Lambeth flow over the dress front and across the bonnet brim. This dress has fabrics that make a distinct contrast that is breathtaking when you see the doll in front of you.
Most of you know that Mary Lambeth has retired from making her incredible costumes and few dolls will be offered with her clothing in future.
Undergarments are cotton bloomers and half slip with hand knitted silk/rayon socks and beautiful silk taffeta shoes in the French style to match the costume.
This doll stands 17.5 inches and 21 inches including the bonnet brim.