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Description
12" (30 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,cobalt blue glass enamel
eyes,painted lashes,lightly-feathered brows,accented nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth
with outlined lips and slightly-upturned lip corners,ears pierced into head,brunette mohair
wig over cork pate,all wooden body with dowel-jointing at shoulders,elbows,hips and knees.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D (head and shoulder plate). Comments: Leon Casimir
Bru,the early model of his letter series poupee,circa 1865. Value Points: rare doll in pristine
condition,along with her original domed trunk with original early period boutique label of
Maison Guillard bearing the designation of supplier to his Imperial Highness; and with original
trousseau including brown velvet gown with aqua silk trim,blue linen gown with elaborate
construction,cream cashmere gown with silk faille and lace trim and extended train,woolen
walking suit,various undergarments,lace coiffe,shoes,and bag.