Musical automaton "Flower Girl"
Musical automaton "Flower Girl"
France
Circa 1890
Bisquit, fabric, wood, metal, metallic thread (gilded wire), hair; carpentry and mechanical works, sewing, painting, weaving
36.5 x 18 x 15.5 cm
When the spring is winded up and the mechanism is activated, a melody sounds, the girl raises her right hand with bouquet, then her left hand, lifts the lid of the basket, and shows the flowers. At the same time, the girl smoothly turns her head to the right and left, then she lowers her hands, the basket lid closes, all actions are repeated with musical accompaniment.
2203/ММП