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11 1/2" (29 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades,blue glass enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented eye corners and nostrils,closed mouth with defined space and suggestion of teeth between the pale outlined lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid bebe body with scalloped-edge collarette,gusset jointing at hips and knees,kid upper arms,bisque forearms with beautifully sculpted hands. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: (circle dot symbol) 1. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1882. Value Points: very rare petite size 1 with lovely bisque,original and very sturdy body,perfect bisque hands,antique costume and original Bru leather shoes signed "B".