Bisque-headed doll
Bru
Category
Dolls
Date
circa 1890
Materials
Bisque-headed doll
Measurements
710 mm (height)
Place of origin
France
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 660400
Caption
This beautiful doll has many wonderful features including her pierced ears!
Summary
A bisque-headed ‘Bru Jeune’ doll, with jointed wood and composition body, blue glass eyes, pierced ears, blonde hair and painted facial features. Wearing a cream muslin dress with pin tucks, inserts and embroidery, ruffles at bodice and hem, lace trim at neck and broiderie anglaise at cuffs, brown velvet sash. White cotton embroidered petticoat with lace inserts, white cotton embroidered drawers with lace trim, machine knitted cream vest, tan leather button boots with metal buttons.
Marks and inscriptions
Back of head: BRU.JNE.R 12
Makers and roles
Bru , maker