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Description
11" (28 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,plump facial
modeling,small pale blue enamel inset eyes with darker blue outer rims,pronounced black
eyeliner,delicately-painted lashes and feathered brows,rose blushed eye shadow,accented
nostrils and eye corners,closed mouth with accented lips,pierced ears,blonde mohair fleeced
wig over lambswool cap and cork pate,kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and
knees,bisque lower arms and hands,separately-sculpted fingers. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: 5/0 (head and shoulder plate) Brevete SGDG Paris (remains of original paper
label on torso). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,his first period bebe known as "Brevete"
model,circa 1878. Value Points: very beautiful early bebe in rare size with original sturdy
body,wig,perfect bisque hands,wonderful antique dress,undergarments,black
stockings,leather shoes with silk rosettes,along with her original night gowns and underslips.