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Sindy Doll

1963 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The earliest Sindy doll produced by Pedigree in 1963, the Weekender doll. Sindy wears jeans and a jumper with white trainers and underwear. The doll herself is with brown hair, though other hair colours were released. She comes in a simple card box, with the title 'Sindy. The doll you love to dress'.

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 10 parts.

  • Sindy Doll
  • Sindy Doll Hairband
  • Sindy Doll Bra
  • Sindy Doll Knickers
  • Sindy Doll Jumper
  • Sindy Doll Jeans
  • Sindy Doll Shoe
  • Sindy Doll Shoe
  • Sindy Doll Box Base
  • Sindy Doll Box Lid
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Boxed Sindy doll wearing the full 'Weekenders' outfit, made by Pedigree in 1963
Credit line
Bequeathed by Susan Lucie White
Object history
Featured in the exhibition 'Modern British Childhood 1947-2012' at the V&A Museum of Childhood, from 13 October to 14 April.
Summary
The earliest Sindy doll produced by Pedigree in 1963, the Weekender doll. Sindy wears jeans and a jumper with white trainers and underwear. The doll herself is with brown hair, though other hair colours were released. She comes in a simple card box, with the title 'Sindy. The doll you love to dress'.
Collection
Accession number
B.165:1 to 10-2012

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Record createdMarch 5, 2012
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