Collection Highlights
Portrait of an Unidentified Woman
Date:
ca. 1700-1725
Object Number:
1952.80
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Doll on Stand W/key
Object Number:
1942.165
Date:
1870-1890
Medium:
Ceramic, textile, leather, hair, metal, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 15 1/2 x 7 x 4 in. ( 39.4 x 17.8 x 10.2 cm )
Marks:
stamped: maker's mark on bottom of shoes: "BRU JNE / PARIS"
Description:
Bébé Bru with bisque swivel head, golden animal hair wig with long braids and curled bangs, blue glass eyes, open/closed mouth, and tinted face; stuffed kid body with divided arm composed of stuffed kid upper arm and bisque lower arm with separate molded fingers, gusseted thighs and knees, and dark brown leather shoes with ankle straps and buckles; knee-length green and red pleated costume with lace trim, knickers with lace trim, and pink and cream-colored socks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. James King Hand
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
