Posted 11 years ago
mommabear
(14 items)
well I have these three dolls that I have absolutely no idea about I have tried to look them up but nothing! They have no markings that I can see. please someone help me identify them. The 2 women dolls have what appears to be antique human hair and the clothes does not come off as if there glued, parts are held in place by rubber band, they are made of some sort of hard plastic. clothes are very old looking and crafty! please help me know what they are thanks!!!
Hi your dolls are plastic molded art dolls (PMA) also called Duchess Doll, these little dolls were sold in masses and dressed in so many different clothes and sold under many companies . They are very common to find and have little value . Your's are dressed quite well but glued on and some the clothes were just stapled on .They have a small amount of mohair glued to head it is not really made into a wig,
they came in several sizes and also had molded shoes . Date from late 40's to 60's . Without the box they came in it will be near impossible to figure out what company dressed them, it does not affect value . There are a small number of collectors for these dolls .
Here is an example not exact but just to show you one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hard-Plastic-Doll-6-inch-Plastic-Molded-Arts-Sleep-Eyes-Red-Auburn-Hair-/290971028182
Thank you so much!!!! I do have another one that has the same type of clothes but the doll is not plastic it is either rubber or wax I am posting it. thanks again for your help :)