Bru Wood-Bodied Swivel Neck Lady Doll

Description:

Bru Wood-Bodied Swivel Neck Lady Doll, France, c. 1870, dark blue stationary eyes, closed mouth, very pale coloring, rosy cheeks, pierced-in ears, light multi-stroke eyebrow painting, impressed H on head (raised spot on cheek, tiny chin rub) original blonde mohair wig (some wear),original cork pate, swivel neck on shoulder plate, fully articulated wooden Bru lady body with joints at ankles and waist, original cotton undergarments, bright green silk striped walking dress with matching covered buttons, straw hat (frail) with green feather trim, garnet red bead necklace, high brown leather heeled lace-up boots, ht. 19 in.

Provenance: Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, Connecticut.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

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