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Doll's Head

ca. 1950-ca. 1969 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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.


Object details

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Object type
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.
Dimensions
  • Approx. circumference: 26cm
  • Approx. height: 14cm
Production typePrototype
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.
Subject depicted
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.
Collection
Accession number
B.105-2006

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Record createdJuly 11, 2007
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