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Franz

Baby Doll
1921 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Rheinische Gummi Und Celluloid Fabrik (manufacturer)
Place of origin
Germany (manufactured)

moulded celluloid head and torso and bent limbs, intaglio eyes and moulded blond hair
wearing:-
blue and white romper suit

Object details

Object type
Baby doll
TitleFranz (assigned by owner)
Materials and techniques
celluloid, cloth
Celluloid
Cloth
Moulded
Brief description
Doll called Franz, German, 1921
Physical description
moulded celluloid head and torso and bent limbs, intaglio eyes and moulded blond hair
wearing:-
blue and white romper suit
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.2cm
Production typemass produced
Marks and inscriptions
15 // GERMANY below the drawing of a ladybird facing up (upper back; moulded)
Object history
Given to the donor in October 1921
Production
Reason For Production: retail
Collection
Young V&A Collection
Accession number
MISC.177-1976

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Record createdFebruary 27, 2001
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O56120/franz-baby-doll-rheinische-gummi-und/
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