Bisque-headed doll
Heubach (fl.1887-c.1932)
Category
Dolls
Date
circa 1910
Materials
Bisque-headed doll, textiles
Measurements
310 mm (height of doll); 120 mm (diameter of hat)
Place of origin
Germany
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659669
Summary
A bisque swivelled headed male doll with moulded ears, painted facial features and intaglio eyes. The doll could possibly be manufactured by Heubach. The head has been broken and repaired. Composition body, jointed arms and legs. The fingers defined with red paint. Wearing a khaki coloured long sleeved knitted top and integral trousers and shoes with opening at knees. A blue crocheted beret with a tassel at the centre. At the centre of the head repair is a round brown/white striped label. Total number of items is two
Marks and inscriptions
Base of head: 2/ Germany/ 34
Makers and roles
Heubach (fl.1887-c.1932) , maker