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Betty

Baby Doll
1947-1950 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

moulded composition reverse socket head and baby body with bent limbs, painted facial features with an open mouth and two plastic teeth (held by a piece of foam), blue metal sleeping eyes and moulded curls painted dark blond
clothing:-
blue mercerized cotton romper suit and matching bonnet and jacket

Object details

Object type
Titles
  • Betty
  • Baby Doll (popular title)
Materials and techniques
moulded composition, metal, cloth
Brief description
Betty, Pedigree, English, 1947-50
Physical description
moulded composition reverse socket head and baby body with bent limbs, painted facial features with an open mouth and two plastic teeth (held by a piece of foam), blue metal sleeping eyes and moulded curls painted dark blond
clothing:-
blue mercerized cotton romper suit and matching bonnet and jacket
Dimensions
  • Height: 18in
  • Head height: 5in
Production typemass produced
Marks and inscriptions
PEDIGREE // MADE IN ENGLAND (back; moulded)
Credit line
Given by Mary Kempson
Production
Reason For Production: retail
Collection
Accession number
MISC.162-1988

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Record createdFebruary 8, 2001
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