Bisque-headed doll
Simon and Halbig (fl.1839-1943)
Category
Dolls
Date
circa 1910
Materials
Bisque-headed doll, glass, textiles
Measurements
425 mm (height)
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659591
Summary
A bisque-headed baby doll (circa 1910) with moulded facial features, open and shut green glass eyes, real hair upper eye lashes, open mouth with teeth, moulded double chin and painted brown hair. Composition body, arms, hands, legs and feet. White knitted cardigan, fastened with a white ribbon. A white cotton robe with lace near the hem. It has matching white knitted vest, knickers and bootees, with a white knitted bonnet which is tied around the neck and has a pom pom at each end.
Marks and inscriptions
Back of neck: 151/ 10
Makers and roles
Simon and Halbig (fl.1839-1943), maker