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Description
11" (28 cm.) Each has bisque socket head with glass inset eyes,painted features,closed
mouth,and each is attached to its original hollow carton body that is wrapped in a taufling
arrangement,with jointed composition arms. One has brunette hair and brown eyes,the other
blonde hair and blue eyes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru Jne 5. Comments: Maison
Bru,circa 1895. epoch Girard,during this period the bisque Bru heads were used for a series of
novelty objects,with particular interest to the candy industry where they appeared as candy
container themes. Value Points: completely original pair,wearing original white pique taufling
costumes,with matching bibs,cap or cap,each designed with separating torso to allow the
surprise presentation of candy treats.