Bru jne 8

Emily Hart, Grandmaster of Dollmaking

Presenting:

French Bébé Antique Reproduction doll originally made by the firm of Bru circa 1885

Marked Bru jne 8

This HEAD was beautifully painted in January of 2022

Poured in “Lady White” porcelain and with many layers of China paint meticulously applied and firings in between each layer

The skin tone is very lovely and pale and with eye shadow

She wears earrings and matching necklace of Genuine Swarovski crystals and Swarovski creme pearls.

This doll features the very finest French Paperweight hand blown solid glass eyes in “blue hazel” color by Hand Glass Craft of England with beautiful threading.

I placed her eyes in a side-glancing position.

She features the finest high luster Australian mohair wig in Honey blonde color with center part, bangs and soft curls.

She features a hand-made composition French Bebe body with Bru lower arms made by Jim Vickerman and painted in latex paint.

She wears bloomers and full petticoat made with fine 100% cotton Batiste fabric and fabulous Antique Reproduction cotton French laces, and pure silk ribbon bows. The back of petticoat closes with Antique Mother of Pearl shell buttons.

Doll head and undergarments made by Emily Hart.

This doll stands 17.5 inches tall and comes with her stand.