Tete Jumeau

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Emily Hart, Grandmaster of Dollmaking

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French Bébé Antique Reproduction doll HEAD ONLY originally made by Emile-Louis Jumeau circa 1886 to 1889

This doll was painted in November of 2011

Poured in "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 of beautiful genuine freshwater pearls

This head features the ultimate in solid glass French paperweight eyes in turquoise color by HAND GLASS CRAFT OF ENGLAND the finest and costliest eyes made.

She features the finest quality of Australian Mohair long wig in Antique blonde with center part bangs and soft curls

Extra Fine Painting.... this head is flawless and truly breathtaking!

This version of the Tete has enameled teeth molded in and made in this case as an open/closed mouth

Fits a 13 to 14 inch body to make up to be a 17 to 18 inch doll

This listing is for head with pate, wig, earrings, and neck hook ready for easy attachment to your own body available from dollstomake, Gildebrief, Virginia LaVorgna, or New York Doll Products websites, or my own recommendation is Joyce's doll bodies of Oregon. Phone Jim at 541-382-4033 or Cell 541-460-0032

Gorgeous clothing by Mary Lambeth is for display only and not included in this offering