French Mascotte Bisque-Head B}b}

French Mascotte Bisque-Head B}b}, c. 1890s, brown paperweight eyes, closed mouth, pierced ears, head impressed MASCOTTE 1, cork pate, original auburn mohair wig, fully articulated composition body stamped BEBE MASCOTTE PARIS, production by May Freres, commercial aqua cotton satin outfit with ecru bodice and lace trim (wear at hem), ecru silk hat with wired brim, blue leather shoes, ht. 20 in. Literature: Jan Foulke, DOLL CLASSICS, p. 40, illus. 59.