Fashion Poupée
Manufacturer
Bru Jne. & Cie
(French, 1866 - 1899)
Dateca. 1880
OriginFrance
Dimensions21 in. (53.3 cm)
ClassificationsDoll
Credit LineGift of Carolyn K. and Richard F. Barry III
Object number2017.153
Label TextBru Jne. & Cie, (French, 1866-1899)
Fashion Poupée
Unusual tri-colored eyes, mark: “J” on head and shoulder plate, about 1880
Gift of Carolyn K. and Richard F. Barry III
Léon Casimir Bru formed the doll company Société Bru Jeune et Compagnie in 1867. He developed a patented nut-and-bolt system of connecting the head to the torso. The company specialized in fashion dolls, which were made in twelve sizes.
Status
Not on view
