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Baby Annabell

Doll
2007 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Baby Annabell, made by Zapf Creation, was named as one of the top toys of the year in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, and 2007, demonstrating her high level of popularity and ongoing success.

As technology improves and the toy manufacturing process is developed, dolls are becoming more realistic. This Baby Annabell doll from 2007 has the ability to turn her head, make various noises, drink from a bottle, and cry real tears.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 13 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Doll
  • Baby Doll
  • Dolls Clothing
  • Dolls Clothing
  • Dolls Accessories
  • Dolls Accessories
  • Dolls Accessories
  • Dolls Accessories
  • Manual
  • Manual
  • Catalogue
  • Leaflet
  • Packaging
  • Packaging
TitleBaby Annabell (manufacturer's title)
Brief description
Boxed Baby Annabell doll with accessories, made in China by Zapf Creation in 2007
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by the Toy Retailers Association
Object history
In 2007 Baby Annabell was named one of the Top 12 toys of the year at the Dream Toys event, held by the Toy Retailers Association. The doll was given to the museum along with the other Top 12 toys.
Association
Summary
Baby Annabell, made by Zapf Creation, was named as one of the top toys of the year in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2005, and 2007, demonstrating her high level of popularity and ongoing success.

As technology improves and the toy manufacturing process is developed, dolls are becoming more realistic. This Baby Annabell doll from 2007 has the ability to turn her head, make various noises, drink from a bottle, and cry real tears.
Collection
Accession number
B.343:1 to 10-2013

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Record createdJanuary 2, 2014
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