Composition-headed doll
E. I. Horsman
Category
Dolls
Date
circa 1910 - 1928
Materials
Composition-headed doll
Measurements
520 mm (height)
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Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 658852
Summary
A composition-headed 'Campbell Kid' doll made by 'Horsman' with composition hands and wrists, stuffed cloth body, arms, legs and feet. The top of the head has a large hole revealing the shredded paper filling. The face has moulded and painted facial features and moulded and painted red hair. The paint on both the hair and the face is worn. The right thumb is broken and both hands and wrists are worn. Wearing a faded pale blue and cream romper suit decorated with a diamond design. Red and navy felt shoes with ankle straps fastened with a button.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Miss T. Foerster in July 1974.
Marks and inscriptions
On the back of the neck: 'EIH'
Makers and roles
E. I. Horsman , maker