#101

Kiss-Tossing Bebe Bru JneR in Original Costume
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$4,000
sold
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Description
22" (56 cm). Bisque socket head, dark blue glass paperweight inset eyes, painted lashes with dot highlights, fringed brows, accented eye corners, shaded nostrils, closed mouth with shaded lips, auburn mohair wig over cork pate, French composition and wooden fully jointed body with hinged and pull-string right elbow designed to toss kisses. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Bru JneR 9. Comments: Bru, circa 1892. Value Points: very pretty closed mouth bebe with lovely bisque, original body and body finish, antique aqua taffeta dress and lace bonnet appear original.