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LOVELY BIRDIE

Doll, Tested Sample
1975 - 1980 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

card window box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and an illustration of a dark haired doll which could be cut out and used as a postcard; with card lining
contains a doll with bright blond rooted saran hair and painted facial features; and a collection of clothing which probably came from more than one doll


Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 24 parts.

  • Box
  • Box Lining
  • Doll
  • Boot
  • Boot
  • Boot
  • Boot
  • Comb
  • Dress
  • Bonnet
  • Dress
  • Bonnet
  • Dress
  • Bonnet
  • Dress
  • Bonnet
  • Shorts
  • Shorts
  • Shorts
  • Top
  • Top
  • Panties
  • Tag
  • Tag
TitleLOVELY BIRDIE (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
card, cellophane, soft vinyl, cotton
Brief description
Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80

Lovely Birdie, Bogi Designs, Hong Kong, 1975-80
Physical description
card window box printed in colours to show the title, maker's details and an illustration of a dark haired doll which could be cut out and used as a postcard; with card lining
contains a doll with bright blond rooted saran hair and painted facial features; and a collection of clothing which probably came from more than one doll
Dimensions
  • Height: 8¼in
  • Width: 3¼in
  • Depth: 2½in
Production typemass produced
Copy number
PJ-N49
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
The doll was bought by or supplied to Palitoy for testing. The eyes have been tested and the painted eye colour scraped away.

Hair also came in brunette and red hair.

Designed for children 3+.
Production
Attribution note: tested sample
Reason For Production: retail
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
B.1740:1-1999

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Record createdMarch 29, 2000
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