Posted 11 years ago
Billabong101
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I received this doll around the years 1973-1974 from my grandmother.
Just looking for any information about the doll please. The doll is not porcelain but her eyes open and close.
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Hi Does she have any numbers or letters on back of neck or her back ? She is a 1950's into very early 60's doll. There were many with a face similar to her's. Some were grocery store dolls , you bought at grocery store . She appears to have a vinyl head and rubber body or is body hard plastic I can't tell from photo . It is always easier to ID a doll undressed because body construction helps us to determine maker also . Can I see her feet are they high heel and also will confirm if she has a rubber body that helps ID her . There were several companies that made dolls that look like her during that era .
I will await your reply and what a great heirloom to have passed on to you . She looks in excellent condition . They are common to find like on ebay but each one is a treasure and one to be passed on it was the era of bride Dolls and fashion dolls coming to market instead of baby dolls . And every girl wanted a Bride as I believe she may have been just missing veil .
Welcome to CW
Thank you for the reply. I have uploaded 2 additional photos. She doesn't have any numbers on her neck but does have the letter 'L' on her lower back. It appears to be a rubber body. I do have the veil and a necklace for her.
I appreciate the information. Look forward to any additional information you may have.
She is a treasure to me and will be passed down to my daughter.
Hi Thank you :-) Yes her body is made of rubber . It is not unusual for these to be unmarked , they often had their name on a box and company name , She has the look of a Deluxe Reading Co doll and a few more like Sayco ect. These style bodies of rubber were done by many companies so the exact one would be difficult to know . They were advertised as unbreakable ,washable and she likely had on box something like "The most beautiful Bride " and no name . I am going to show you a few links to similair dolls for reference . Again she is in wonderful condition and was well taken care of , The years I gave you to date her above would be correct with new photo's.
Just a rough example to look at
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Bride-Wedding-Dress-Pearl-Earrings-Rubber-Head-Doll-20-In-Bag-/181232099872?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2a32466220&nma=true&si=7UeyC2z6bAgJaxIKoOVKPiaCutk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-1950s-Bride-Doll-Rubber-Body-27-/190922218831?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c73d9dd4f&nma=true&si=7UeyC2z6bAgJaxIKoOVKPiaCutk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557