
15" (38 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, almond shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented nostrils and eye corners, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, brunette mohair wig in original braids over cork pate, all wooden fully-articulated body with shapely torso, dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: D (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1870,the poupee has the smiling facial model deposed by Bru in 1873,and the wooden body deposed by Bru in 1869. Value Points: most desirable poupee, with patented head and body, beautiful complexion and painting, original elaborately constructed mauve cotton gown with velvet trim, undergarments, shoes signed C.P.