Doll's Head
ca. 1950-ca. 1969 (made)
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Fred Pearl was born in East London in the Borough of Bromley-le-Bow. He became a master model maker, initially beginning his career working on simple workshop projects. He later attended art college where he furthered his model making skills. His career spanned for much of the mid 20th century where he worked for Lines Brothers company (Pedigree)He then went on to make models for such movies as Lawrence of Arabia, Mutiny on the Bounty, Muppet Treasure Island and Star Wars. He went on to start his own company entitled Art Models Ltd. where he created models for film/television, architecture, exhibitions/displays, and museums.
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Materials and techniques | Plaster cast |
Brief description | Dolls' head pattern, prototype; Fred Pearl, English ca. 1950 -ca. 1979 |
Physical description | Dolls' head pattern probably for a teenage doll. The seam in the two parts of the mould is clearly visible all around the neck and head of the pattern. |
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Production type | Prototype |
Object history | Purchased from Art Models Ltd, Fred Pearl in 2006. Historical significance: Pedigree and Lines more generally, were a dominant British toy makers of the 20th century, producing a wide range of toys, games, prams and dolls. These patterns and moulds show the skill involved in the model making process of how these products were manufactured for the mass market. |
Historical context | Fred Pearl worked for the Toy company Lines Brothers and more specifically as a model maker for Lines' company, Pedigree during the mid- late 20th century. |
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Summary | Fred Pearl was born in East London in the Borough of Bromley-le-Bow. He became a master model maker, initially beginning his career working on simple workshop projects. He later attended art college where he furthered his model making skills. His career spanned for much of the mid 20th century where he worked for Lines Brothers company (Pedigree)He then went on to make models for such movies as Lawrence of Arabia, Mutiny on the Bounty, Muppet Treasure Island and Star Wars. He went on to start his own company entitled Art Models Ltd. where he created models for film/television, architecture, exhibitions/displays, and museums. |
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Accession number | B.105-2006 |
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Record created | July 11, 2007 |
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