Bisque-headed doll
Armand Marseille Dolls (fl.1885-1950s)
Category
Dolls
Date
circa 1885 - circa 1930
Materials
Bisque-headed doll
Measurements
300 mm (height)
Place of origin
Germany
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 666385
Summary
An Armand Marseille bisque-headed boy doll with inset blue glass eyes, open mouth with teeth, and blonde mohair wig. The doll has a possible composition body, jointed arms, hands, jointed legs and feet. He is wearing a brown cotton jacket with matching jodhpurs and cap, a blue and white wool waistcoat with matching shirt, and a white collar tied at the chin with a red ribbon. He also wears brown woollen knitted socks and brown leather shoes. Armand Marseille, Jr. was at the head of the company for the majority of the company's doll making years.
Marks and inscriptions
On the back of the doll's head: 'Made in Germany// 390// A 6/0 M'
Makers and roles
Armand Marseille Dolls (fl.1885-1950s), maker