25" (64 cm.) Bisque socket head,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,painted lashes with "dot: accents," fringed brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips,pierced ears,dimpled chin,brunette mohair wig,cork pate,French composition fully- jointed body. Condition overall is excellent.
Marks back incised J. Steiner Bte SGDG paris Fre A 17 (head) (original Steiner paper label on torso depicting girl holding a flag).
Jules Steiner,circa 1888. Value Points: original head and signed body,original body finish,wearing beautiful antique white-wear dress with lavish lace trim that matches her lace-trimmed petticoat and pantalets,knit stockings,leather shoes signed Louvre Bebe Depose with impressed symbol of lion.