Sasha Doll
Doll
1965 to 1986 (manufactured)
1965 to 1986 (manufactured)
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Sasha dolls are very popular with collectors today, as their unique design has stood the test of time. The dolls were designed by Sasha Morgenthaler (1893-1975), a Swiss artist in the mid 1960s. She was a keen observer of children and wanted to produce a doll that reflected all the word's children. The Sasha doll was designed so that she was affordable and would have universal appeal. They are unique in that they have a stylised form, their skin colour is a blend of all children, they have realistic proportions and are well balanced. Just as much care went into the clothing which were hand made, including the knitted stockings.
They were produced by two companies a German company, Gotz-Puppenfabrik Gmbh from 1965-1970 and again 1995 to 2001. Also a British company Trendon Toys Ltd, which was owned by the Doggart family who donated these dolls to the collection. They produced the dolls from 1966 to 1986.
They were produced by two companies a German company, Gotz-Puppenfabrik Gmbh from 1965-1970 and again 1995 to 2001. Also a British company Trendon Toys Ltd, which was owned by the Doggart family who donated these dolls to the collection. They produced the dolls from 1966 to 1986.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Sasha Doll (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Moulded plastic, vinyl, fabric |
| Brief description | Caleb, black boy Sasha doll wearing fine check black & white trousers and a yellow jumper made in England by Trendon Toys Ltd |
| Physical description | The Sasha doll is dressed in a yellow knitted jumper and black and white chequered trousers fastened with Velcro. He also has white canvas lace-up shoes with white socks on underneath. He has dark skin, brown eyes and black curly hair. Tied to his arm by string is a blue, red and white tag that has Sasha written across it. |
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| Credit line | Given by the Doggart Family |
| Summary | Sasha dolls are very popular with collectors today, as their unique design has stood the test of time. The dolls were designed by Sasha Morgenthaler (1893-1975), a Swiss artist in the mid 1960s. She was a keen observer of children and wanted to produce a doll that reflected all the word's children. The Sasha doll was designed so that she was affordable and would have universal appeal. They are unique in that they have a stylised form, their skin colour is a blend of all children, they have realistic proportions and are well balanced. Just as much care went into the clothing which were hand made, including the knitted stockings. They were produced by two companies a German company, Gotz-Puppenfabrik Gmbh from 1965-1970 and again 1995 to 2001. Also a British company Trendon Toys Ltd, which was owned by the Doggart family who donated these dolls to the collection. They produced the dolls from 1966 to 1986. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.63-2009 |
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| Record created | August 18, 2009 |
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