Musical automaton "Girl with braids"
Musical automaton "Girl with braids"
France
Circa 1900
Biscuit, fabric, wood, metal, lace, leather, hair; sewing, painting, carpentry and mechanical works
36 x 16 x 12 cm
On the nape: “/ FRANCE / JB”, on the mechanism: “SWISS”
When the spring is winded up and the mechanism is activated, a melody sounds, girl raises and lowers her arms, while simultaneously turning her head smoothly to the right and left. Her whole body sways from side to side, and all movements are repeated to musical accompaniment.
2348/ММП