Antique French Jumeau Bebe Dolls - History and Development / Fascinating Book

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THE JUMEAU DOLL STORY
by Nina Davies, Hobby House Press, Washington D.C., 1957/1969.
Originally written in 1885, this book is “the authentic translation from the original French edition” and “is enhanced by a facsimile of the French title page of 1885, M. Emile Jumeau’s preface, and Nina S. Davies’ introduction.”
Illustrated with black-and-white photographs of M. Emile Jumeau, his plant and some of his creative dolls, this early out-of-print “book is a factual recital, recording details of the manufacture, dress and marketing of the Bebes Jumeau.  This book is for the grown-ups who, as little girls, believed their childhood dolls were breathing little personalities, full of mystery and enchantment.  Today, as adults, this infatuation still exists.  Doll collectors everywhere are searching for the fascinating story of M. Emile Jumeau.
THE JUMEAU DOLL STORY
tells how his creative art and ingenuity brought the House of Jumeau to the peerdom of the doll industry of his day.  Here is the actual story word for word that was written when Jumeau was at his height – his accomplishments will never die as long as there are dolls in existence.”
5.8” x 8.75” hardback with dust cover in very good condition.  79 pages.
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