Lucki

Doll
1953-1958 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Articulated doll representing a fantasy gnome or dwarf character, dressed in a suit of lime green trousers and jade green waistcoat over a white cotton shirt. On the feet are pointed shoes of brown PVC, textured to resemble leather. The waistcoat has red laces on its front. On the head is a pointed cap of red felt. The head appears to be made from moulded rubber and is bald on top. Affixed to the face is a red-grey beard of nylon. Around the left wrist is a bracelet of red PVC, affixed to which is the Steiff button.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Doll
  • Hat
TitleLucki (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Compression moulded rubber, felt, cotton, PVC
Brief description
Doll, 'Lucki', Steiff, 1953-58
Physical description
Articulated doll representing a fantasy gnome or dwarf character, dressed in a suit of lime green trousers and jade green waistcoat over a white cotton shirt. On the feet are pointed shoes of brown PVC, textured to resemble leather. The waistcoat has red laces on its front. On the head is a pointed cap of red felt. The head appears to be made from moulded rubber and is bald on top. Affixed to the face is a red-grey beard of nylon. Around the left wrist is a bracelet of red PVC, affixed to which is the Steiff button.
Dimensions
  • Height: 30cm
Production typeMass produced
Marks and inscriptions
730,2 (EAN number)
Credit line
Bequeathed by Louise Anne Wheway
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
B.120:1, 2-2017

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Record createdDecember 8, 2017
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