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25" (64 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and shoulder blades, deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes, thick dark eyeliner, painted lashes, rose-blushed eye shadow, brush-stroked and feathered brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with defined tongue tip between the shaded and outlined lips, dimpled chin, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig, cork pate, French kid bebe body with gusset jointing at hips and knees, kid-over-wooden upper arms, bisque forearms with separately sculpted fingers, wearing exquisitely embroidered antique lace dress, aqua silk cape with lace edging, undergarments, lace bonnet, stockings, leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) No. 9 Bru Jne (shoulders) Depose (front breastplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful Bru bebe with fine creamy bisque and artistic painting, very deep eyes, very sturdy body and perfect hands, fine antique costume.