Not currently on display at the V&A

Doll

1914 - 1918 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The doll is an example of dolls made in England during the First World War, while German stocks were not available.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Unglazed stoneware doll with a stuffed cloth body and composition limbs.
Brief description
Dressed stoneware doll made in England, Classic brand, 1913-24
Physical description
The shoulder head has an open mouth showing four teeth, stationary blue glass eyes and a wig of brown mohair. The body is made of pink cotton stuffed with brown wool fibres. Lower arms and legs of composition, painted; there are wear marks on the inner legs and the feet. There is what appears to be a chip on the nose however it is a casting fault.
There is a mark on the back of the shoulders: a number 4 inside a circle, above the wording CLASSIC ENGLAND. On the back of the body are two oval ink stamps both unreadable except for part of the word CLASSIC.
The doll is wearing a pink cotton dress, a white cotton chemise/petticoat and white cotton drawers.
Dimensions
  • Length: 44cm
  • Shoulders width: 10cm
Style
Credit line
Purchased from Faith Eaton
Summary
The doll is an example of dolls made in England during the First World War, while German stocks were not available.
Collection
Accession number
MISC.41-1971

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Record createdJuly 1, 2009
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