Bisque-headed doll
Armand Marseille Dolls (fl.1885-1950s)
Category
Dolls
Date
Unknown
Materials
Bisque-headed doll
Measurements
520 mm (height)
Place of origin
Germany
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 665744
Summary
A bisque-headed 'baby' doll (an Armand Marseille 'My Dream Baby') with blue glass open and shut eyes, a closed mouth, a tinted crown of head to imitate hair, and painted facial details. She has a composition body and limbs. The makers mark is on the back of her neck. She is wearing a pink and cream knitted top and pants. The top fastens with two buttons at the side of the front. The doll also wears two-toned black and khaki lace-up shoes, with the number '8' impressed on each sole.
Marks and inscriptions
On the back of the neck: 'A.M.//Germany//341./6.K.'
Makers and roles
Armand Marseille Dolls (fl.1885-1950s), maker