Doll
1960s (manufactured)
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| Place of origin |
This doll was made by Jesmar in Spain who also made the earlier versions of the cabbage patch dolls. A similarity can be seen in this doll with the over sized eyes and head. She has a slot in the back so that a battery can be put in and the lamp in her hand, switched on. This is an early example of dolls using batteries in order to function. This would quickly move onto allowing dolls to speak or cry.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Brief description | Doll, vinyl and fabric, large head and eyes, short brown curly hair, wearing nightdress, made by Jesmar, manufactured in Spain in the 1960s. |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Credit line | Norah Chambers Kensey bequest |
| Summary | This doll was made by Jesmar in Spain who also made the earlier versions of the cabbage patch dolls. A similarity can be seen in this doll with the over sized eyes and head. She has a slot in the back so that a battery can be put in and the lamp in her hand, switched on. This is an early example of dolls using batteries in order to function. This would quickly move onto allowing dolls to speak or cry. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | B.643:1, 2-2010 |
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| Record created | April 28, 2011 |
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