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Description
17" (43 cm.) Bisque swivel head on kid-edged bisque shoulderplate, blue glass spiral-threaded eyes, dark eyeliner, painted lashes, feathered brows, accented nostrils, closed mouth with upturned lip corners, accented lips, pierced ears, blonde mohair wig over cork pate, kid poupee body with square-cut collarette, gusset-jointing at elbows, hips and knees, antique country style gown, undergarments. Condition: bisque excellent, body is original albeit with kid patches on arms. Marks: E (head and shoulderplate). Comments: Leon Casimir Bru, circa 1872, the model was deposed by Bru in that year. Value Points: especially fine quality of bisque and painting, original wig.