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Description
15" (38 cm.) Pale bisque swivel head with plump face on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,grey
enamel inset eyes with spiral threading,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered brows,accented
nostrils,closed mouth in slightly-smiling expression,accent line between the lips,ears pierced
into head,kid poupee body with square cut collarette,gusset-jointing at hips and knees,curved
kid arms to below the elbow,bisque lower arms and hands with well-defined fingers. Condition:
generally excellent. Marks: E. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1867,the first period version of
his letter-series smiling poupee. Value Points: beautiful poupee with finest bisque and
painting,original sturdy body,fine antique gown,undergarments,leather ankle boots,woven cap
with black velvet banding,jewelry.