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25" (64 cm.) Pressed bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulder plate with modeled
bosom and shoulder blades,deep blue glass paperweight inset eyes,thick dark
eyeliner,painted lashes,rose blushed eye shadow,brush-stroked and feathered
brows,accented eye corners,shaded nostrils,closed mouth with defined tongue tip between
the shaded and outlined lips,dimpled chin,pierced ears,blonde mohair wig,cork pate,French
kid bebe body with gusset-jointing at hips and knees,kid-over-wooden upper arms,bisque
forearms with separately-sculpted fingers,wearing exquisitely embroidered antique lace
dress,aqua silk cape with lace edging,undergarments,lace bonnet,stockings,leather shoes.
Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 9 (head) No. 9 Bru Jne (shoulders) Depose (front
breastplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru,circa 1884. Value Points: very beautiful Bru bebe
with fine creamy bisque and artistic painting,very deep eyes,very sturdy body and perfect
hands,fine antique costume.