17" (43 cm). Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, almond shaped blue glass enamel inset eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, arched feathered brows, accented eye corners and nostrils, closed mouth with accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, French kid and wooden fashion body with square cut collarette, shapely torso, carved wooden arms with dowel-jointing at shoulders, elbows and wrists, separately carved fingers, gusset-jointed kid legs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: E (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1873,from his deposed smiling model. Value Points: rare doll with makers letter signature indicating size of doll, distinctive facial model, rarer body version, very sturdy body, original wig, wearing bronze green taffeta two-piece gown with matching silk muff, jewelry, undergarments, leather shoes.