Kiddle Kologne
Doll
1967 (manufactured)
1967 (manufactured)
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This Kiddle Kologne doll, called Rosebud, was given to the Museum by Caroline Egan. It belonged to her when she was a child and was bought for her by her father as a little treat, perhaps instead of some sweets or a comic. It was produced by Mattel and designed by Erin Libby in 1967.
The doll inside, 'Liddle Kiddles' was produced by Matell in 1965 and first introduced at the New York Toy Fair. The person overseeing the project and founder, Elliot Handler, stated that he wanted the dolls to resemble little children in neighbourhoods across America. The title 'Liddle Kiddle' was taken from the words "little kids" and at only 3 inches tall, the dolls can be carried around in small pockets or put in perfume bottles.
The doll inside, 'Liddle Kiddles' was produced by Matell in 1965 and first introduced at the New York Toy Fair. The person overseeing the project and founder, Elliot Handler, stated that he wanted the dolls to resemble little children in neighbourhoods across America. The title 'Liddle Kiddle' was taken from the words "little kids" and at only 3 inches tall, the dolls can be carried around in small pockets or put in perfume bottles.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 3 parts.
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| Title | Kiddle Kologne (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plastic, vinyl |
| Brief description | Doll, in perfume bottle, vinyl and plastic, 'Kiddle Kologne' made by Mattel, designed by Erin Libby, manufactured in Hong Kong, 1967 |
| Physical description | A plastic bottle with a pink lid and base containing a small doll with red hair. The bottle is extravagantly shaped pinched in at the top and bottom. It contains the title 'Kiddle Kologne' printed on the front. The plastic is clear so you can see the doll inside. The doll has red hair and a matching red dress. She has a large green headband which is a plant stem and a pink rose attached to it at the side of her head. |
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| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Given by Caroline Egan |
| Summary | This Kiddle Kologne doll, called Rosebud, was given to the Museum by Caroline Egan. It belonged to her when she was a child and was bought for her by her father as a little treat, perhaps instead of some sweets or a comic. It was produced by Mattel and designed by Erin Libby in 1967. The doll inside, 'Liddle Kiddles' was produced by Matell in 1965 and first introduced at the New York Toy Fair. The person overseeing the project and founder, Elliot Handler, stated that he wanted the dolls to resemble little children in neighbourhoods across America. The title 'Liddle Kiddle' was taken from the words "little kids" and at only 3 inches tall, the dolls can be carried around in small pockets or put in perfume bottles. |
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| Accession number | B.658:1 to 3-2010 |
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| Record created | March 29, 2011 |
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