Not currently on display at the V&A

kewpie

Doll
1930-1939 (made)
Place of origin

This bisque Kewpie type doll was made in Germany in the 1930s. She has jointed arms, blonde hair, and black eyes. There are remanants of blue paint on the lower half of her torso, indicating that there once was a pair of painted knickers or shorts.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titlekewpie (popular title)
Materials and techniques
Brief description
small doll with blonde hair and painted eyes; kewpie type; Bisque, German, 1930-39
Physical description
The doll is a bisque figure with jointed arms. It has been painted flesh coloured, with blonde hair and black eyes. On her torso there are remanants of blue painted knickers or shorts.
Dimensions
  • Length: 7cm (approx.)
Production typeMass produced
Object history
This doll was donated to the museum by Mrs G. Warren, along with many other items.
Summary
This bisque Kewpie type doll was made in Germany in the 1930s. She has jointed arms, blonde hair, and black eyes. There are remanants of blue paint on the lower half of her torso, indicating that there once was a pair of painted knickers or shorts.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.399-1986

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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