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Baby Born

Baby Doll
2003 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Zapf Creation, makers of baby dolls was founded in Germany by Max Zapf in 1932. Their best selling product is Baby Born, launched in 1991. Baby Born was given seven human functions, which include eating, drinking, crying and weeing. It was also given lifelike features of baby fat, a raised belly button and realistic fingers and toes. Baby Born has continued to be a best seller in Germany. Today three out of every four girls born in Germany will receive a Baby Born as their first doll and more than nine million Baby Born dolls have been sold in 43 countries.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 4 parts.

  • Baby Doll
  • Doll's Accessories
  • Box
  • Booklet
TitleBaby Born (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
Plastic
Brief description
Baby doll with accessories made in Germany by Zapf Creation in 2003
Physical description
A baby doll, which comes with a box, one outfit, a potty, bowl, spoon, dummy, nappy, bottle, baby food, a birth certificate and a booklet. The doll has been given seven human functions and realistic features including baby fat and a raised belly button.
Dimensions
  • Length: 17in
Production typeMass produced
Credit line
Given by Zapf Creation (UK)
Summary
Zapf Creation, makers of baby dolls was founded in Germany by Max Zapf in 1932. Their best selling product is Baby Born, launched in 1991. Baby Born was given seven human functions, which include eating, drinking, crying and weeing. It was also given lifelike features of baby fat, a raised belly button and realistic fingers and toes. Baby Born has continued to be a best seller in Germany. Today three out of every four girls born in Germany will receive a Baby Born as their first doll and more than nine million Baby Born dolls have been sold in 43 countries.
Collection
Accession number
B.18:1 to 4 -2003

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Record createdNovember 17, 2003
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