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M-385 Tanya, Eden Bebe Paris 9 Depose head mold (Made by Fleishmann and Brodel in Sonnenberg, Germany. for S.F.B.J.) Finished Height 17"(approx. 43cm) Eye size: 18mm glass paperweight eyes Body: 13 1/2 French composition body with articulated wrists Open mouth with teeth The 9 Depose is the most desirable of the Eden Bebe series with the most beautiful face and classic French style.
At first, Eden Bebe was made strictly
for the French market and sold directly to department stores in
Paris. After a few years, S.F.B.J. bought over
the sales right and had Fleishmann and
Brodel continue to make Eden Bebe for the company.
The dolls have a slanted open head like authentic French porcelain dolls, but were all actually made in Germany. They were sold for a reasonable and unbeatable price and the quality was mostly rough.
The registered Eden Bebe name was used
from 1899 and has various versions: closed mouth in provincial
costume,with mama/papa voice body, walking body...etc.
It is interesting the doll has a dolly
face but still has a classic mood specific to French porcelain
dolls. We hope you will enjoy making the doll and as you do, think
back over this little dolls interesting history.
Price $75.00 * Composition body for the head: please inquire |
