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boobear
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This doll was my Grandfather's, who came to US in '33.
I don't know much about it - anyone who can help, it would be much appreciated!
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He looks like a mate of my doll 'Maurie' here on CW!
Yes he does Kevin!!
ha! does Maurie wear those shorts still?
Trachten Puppen Celluliod Doll Made In Germany or Rheinische Gummi and Celluloid Fabrik" Company of Germany who used turtle mark on back .
Here is a example
They do have it dated wrong these were pretty much stopped in 40's using Celluliod . Many German Companies made them as novelty dolls or often called dolls from around the world . Very nice . You need to be careful with Celluloid this was a good quality but they do break easliy and keep out of sun. His clothes are original to him . Does he have any mark on his back like a Turtle symbol ?
In the 1940s the USA outlawed the use of celluloid for dolls, as the material can be flammable if exposed to high heat or open flame, however, other countries continued to use the material long after the 1940s. Also, the celluloid material deteriorates when exposed to moisture.
One to compare him to only
https://www.etsy.com/listing/186895903/vintage-1950s-1960s-celluloid-turtle?ref=market
another
http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=+Trachten+Puppen+Celluliod+Doll&qpvt=+Trachten+Puppen+Celluliod+Doll&FORM=IGRE#view=detail&id=8EE277BAFA5E1B11921B76C62D3891811775F531&selectedIndex=152
He is wonderful heirloom !
This little doll is called "Ursel" from Schildkroet made of Tortulon used after the Celluloid and no more flammable.
https://commerce37.pair.com/madavor/dr/vintage.php?id=10