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22" (56 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, very plump cheeks, inset brown glass paperweight eyes with spiral threading, thick dark eyeliner, painted curly lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded and outlined lips, pierced ears, brunette human hair over cork pate, plump kid bebe body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, curved kid upper arms, bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent, body especially sturdy. Marks: 8. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, his premiere bebe known as Bebe Brevete, circa 1877. Value Points: gorgeous early brown-eyed bebe with superlative eyes and decoration of eyes, very sturdy original body, beautiful perfect bisque hands, fine early rose silk dress with Alencon lace, silk lace-ruffled bonnet, undergarments, leather shoes.