I have searched Google like crazy. My friend is selling this and I’m very intrigued by it. I saw a similar doll with the same facial painting go for over $500 and I was wondering what period it is from? Should there be markings? Were markings normally on wooden jointed dolls?
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samiamsxa Reputation: 206 See samiamsxa's booth |
If your doll is 8-9" tall, she looks similar to one I have listed in my booth. They were popular souvenir dolls in the 1930s/1940’s mostly.
Here is an example of one dressed for sale.
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I can only answer once so I’m adding this to answer your question. The bodies on these dolls are usually either compo, papier mache, or cardboard torsos, with compo legs. The head is papier mache or a very thin compo. The head on mine is not bisque either.
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debdoll Reputation: 972 See debdoll's booth |
Thanks so much! I am now checking out “painted bisque head dolls” on Google and it definitely gave me a direction! I appreciate it, is your wood underneath like this one? Okay, I just was told its not Bisque but Paper mache of some sort. I’m finding out how tall it is right now.
Yes, the doll is all wood.
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samiamsxa Reputation: 206 See samiamsxa's booth |
Do look for any markings on the back of the neck/head, if you haven’t already.
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Alacrity Reputation: 199 See Alacrity's booth |
Just a thought,have you checked with any doll hospitals in your area or on the net? You maybe able to write to them if none in your area and find the information your looking for. I found help with a doll I have this way.
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TheNostalgiaNook Reputation: 22 See TheNostalgiaNook's booth |
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