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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder
plate,cobalt blue glass enamel inset eyes,dark eyeliner,painted
lashes,feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed
mouth with slightly upturned lips,ears pierced into head,brunette
mohair wig over cork pate,French kid body with square cut
collarette and gusset-jointing at hips,knees and elbows,stitched
and separated fingers,nicely costumed. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: D. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1865. Value
Points: rare early version of the deposed smiling poupee in
captivating petite size,brilliant eyes,original wig and
distinctive body.