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Description
14" (36 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades,brown glass paperweight inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,brush-stroked brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined tongue tip between the outlined shaded lips,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,slender kid b_b_ body with gusset jointing at hips and knees,kid-over-wooden upper arms,bisque forearms. Condition: old 1" hairline at center crown rim,otherwise excellent,perfect bisque shoulder plate and hands,sturdy original body. Marks: Bru Jne 3 (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1884. Value Points: the classic b_b_ has sought after entrancing dreamy look,and is wearing antique dress which is likely Bru original dress.