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Description
19" (48 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate,plump
cheeks,blue glass enamel inset eyes,painted short dark lashes and eyeliner,widely feathered
brows,accented eye corners,aquiline nose,closed mouth with accent lines,ears pierced into
head,pale blonde mohair wig in elaborate coiffure over cork pate,kid fashion body with
shapely waist and derriere,gusset jointing,stitched and separated fingers. Condition: generally
excellent. Marks: H. Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1865. Value Points: pristine original
condition with sturdy immaculate body,very beautiful original wig,wearing original black
taffeta gown with blue fringe trim,Huret-quality boots,undergarments,jewelry. Included are
three additional gowns of the period; the doll and trousseau was sold by Theriault's for the
original family owners,and acquired by Vera Bryant.