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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled bosom and
shoulder plate,very full plump cheeks,almond-shaped brown glass inset eyes with dark
eyeliner,painted lashes,rose-blushed eye shadow,feathered brows,accented eye
corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined space between the outlined shaded
lips,blonde mohair wig over cork pate,French kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at ships and
knees,curved upper arms,bisque forearms. Condition: generally excellent. right thumb broken
off. Marks: 5 (and circle/dot symbol on head) No 5. (left shoulder) Bru Jne (right shoulder).
Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1880. Value Points: delicately-blushed complexion
contrasts wonderfully with the brown eyes and rich eye decoration,original body,wearing early
white pique dress with cutwork,undergarments,watch and fob,silk and lace bonnet,socks,and
original shoes signed Bru Jne Paris 5.