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Description
13" (33 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged
bisque shoulder plate,blue glass enamel inset
eyes,dark eyeliner,painted lashes,feathered
brows,accented nostrils,closed mouth with
enigmatic smile,accented lips,pierced ears,blonde
mohair wig over cork pate,original kid
gusset-jointed poupee body with square cut
collarette,wearing antique black silk/wool
two-piece gown with aqua silk
ribbons,undergarments,kidskin
shoes,stockings,woven bonnet,and original
earrings. Marks: C. Comments: Leon Casimir
Bru,circa 1870,his deposed facial model possibly
inspired by Empress Eugenie. Value Points:
beautiful poupee with gentle
expression,well-defined hint of smile,original
body,antique costume.