Sindy
Doll
1970 (manufactured)
1970 (manufactured)
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| Place of origin |
Sindy was launched in 1963 by Pedigree Toys Ltd, a division of Lines Bros Ltd. At that time, Barbie was enjoying great success in America but market research showed that a doll similar to this would not go down well in the UK. Instead, Sindy became a 'girl next door' type doll with a natural pretty face and a smaller bust.
Sindy was released at a time when fashion was to see a revolution, hence why the tag line 'the doll you love to dress' was popular. In 1970, which is when this doll was produced, a new selection of clothes were available to Sindy, totaling 26 complete outfits. This particular outfit is quite rare but was produced at the same time as the range including College girl, Shiny Shopper, Sweet Dreams and Skater.
Sindy was released at a time when fashion was to see a revolution, hence why the tag line 'the doll you love to dress' was popular. In 1970, which is when this doll was produced, a new selection of clothes were available to Sindy, totaling 26 complete outfits. This particular outfit is quite rare but was produced at the same time as the range including College girl, Shiny Shopper, Sweet Dreams and Skater.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Sindy (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Vinyl, fabric and colour printed card |
| Brief description | Doll, wearing a cream fur coat and matching fur hat, 'Sindy', made by Rovex Tri-ang, Great Britain, 1970. |
| Physical description | A vinyl Sindy doll in a pink box with a clear front. The box has the title 'Sindy' printed at the top in white and it has the tag line 'the doll you love to dress!' printed at the bottom. The rest of the box shows photographs of Sindy dolls in other outfits. The doll itself is wearing a cream fur coat and a matching fur hat with mid length ankle boots. Underneath her coat is a red dress decorated with a white flowery pattern. The box also contains a gold necklace. Sindy's face is painted on with big blue eyes with long eyelashes, blusher and rosy lips. Her hair is long and a copper colour. |
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| Credit line | Norah Chambers Kensey bequest |
| Summary | Sindy was launched in 1963 by Pedigree Toys Ltd, a division of Lines Bros Ltd. At that time, Barbie was enjoying great success in America but market research showed that a doll similar to this would not go down well in the UK. Instead, Sindy became a 'girl next door' type doll with a natural pretty face and a smaller bust. Sindy was released at a time when fashion was to see a revolution, hence why the tag line 'the doll you love to dress' was popular. In 1970, which is when this doll was produced, a new selection of clothes were available to Sindy, totaling 26 complete outfits. This particular outfit is quite rare but was produced at the same time as the range including College girl, Shiny Shopper, Sweet Dreams and Skater. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.650-2010 |
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| Record created | April 12, 2011 |
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