Bisque-headed doll
Armand Marseille Dolls (fl.1885-1950s)
Category
Dolls
Date
circa 1910
Materials
Bisque-headed doll, metal, textiles
Measurements
320 mm (height)
Place of origin
Germany
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 659735
Summary
Bisque headed doll, possibly made by Armand Marseille, with painted facial features and open and shut eyes and composition body. Light brown mohair hair stitched to net base. Cream muslin dress with lace at neck, hem and sleeves and blue ribbon threaded through insertion lace at waist. Cotton petticoat with lace at hem. Cotton knickers edged with lace. Draw string at neck of dress. The head and left leg are detached from body.
Marks and inscriptions
Base of head: A 98[5] M/Germany/O
Makers and roles
Armand Marseille Dolls (fl.1885-1950s), maker