Original box for doll
Gabar
Category
Dolls
Date
circa 1988
Materials
Carcboard and plastic.
Measurements
580 mm (length); 254 mm (width); 319 mm (height)
Place of origin
Italy
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 661988
Summary
The original box for a 'Just Born Baby Girl' doll (circa 1988). It is made from cardboard, printed all over with pink hearts on a white background, and a large blue printed bow at the top right-hand corner. The lower part of the box is printed in blue to represent a bamboo and wickerwork cot. The front of the box has cut-out gaps between the bars, and a large 'window' cut out above the rail. On the inside, the base slopes upwards at the 'head' end of the 'cot', and here a long piece of white plastic-covered wire is threaded through to secure the doll's neck in place. Another piece is threaded through lower down, possibly to go around the waist. In the top of the box is a strong white plastic carrying handle. An oval label stuck at the bottom left-hand corner of the box front reads 'Faerie Glen presents...Just Born Baby Girl. All soft vinyl. Age 3+. Made in Italy'. The box is slightly torn.
Marks and inscriptions
On the sides, back and top of the box: 'Gabar s.r.l./ Gabar/ BAMBOLE/ ITALIANE/ Costa di Rovigo'
Makers and roles
Gabar , maker