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Jumeau|ˈdʒuːməʊ|
[Proprietary name.]
The name of Pierre François and Émile Jumeau, 19th-century French doll-makers, used to designate a doll manufactured at their establishment; freq. attrib.
[1888Official Gaz. (U.S. Patent Off.) 27 Nov. 950/2 Dolls. Emile Jumeau, Paris, France. Application filed Oct. 8, 1888. Used since 1840. ‘The words ‘Bébé Jumeau’.’] 1897Pearson's Mag. July 60/1 The Bébé Jumeau is known all over the world. Ibid. 65/1 The Jumeau dolls serve two purposes, the one being to amuse children and the other to instruct ladies..in the latest phases of Parisian fashion. 1951E. St. George Dolls of Three Centuries iii. 27 The Jumeau doll is still being made... The present day Jumeau bears little or no resemblance to the old, collector's Jumeau. 1962G. White Dolls of World 192 By 1862, the Jumeau dolls were quite famous; their well-modelled heads, waxen complexions, life-like eyes and movable joints attracted much attention. 1972National Observer (U.S.) 27 May 9/4 (Advt.), Antique dolls, mint condition dressed and wigged. Guaranteed no reproductions. German or French, many rare French dolls, Jumeaus all sizes. 1973Times 31 July 23/3 (caption) A late 19th century Jumeau doll, papier mâché with bisque head, height 20½ inches. |