Schmitt Bebe
U.S. $549.99 HEAD ONLY for your own 16.5 inch French Bebe body
To order a body for this head call Jim in Oregon at 541-382-4033 or email joycescompobodies@wmconnect.com ask for body #BL 2365 with Jumeau or AT lower arms. ( there is not a specific body for the Schmitt & fils doll).
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 Reproduction porcelain doll HEAD ONLY marked 4.5 and SCH under crossed hammers in shield
This unusual doll was made by Schmitt & Fils (Schmitt & Sons), a French doll company that operated from 1863 to 1891. The quality of dolls they produced was excellent.
Poured in finest porcelain in " Magnolia White" with many layers of China paint applied meticulously with up to 6 firings in between.
Very Fine painting done in July of 2010
This is one of the most unusually modeled French dolls, she has enormous, very almond-shaped eyes, giving her a very unique look among French Bébés
Very finest French Paperweight hand blown solid glass eyes in Violet by Hand Glass Craft of England
Fine auburn red color mohair wig with center part, bangs and soft curls
On your own 17 inch French reproduction body his doll stands 22 inches tall
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 offered in this listing.