Leisure object - Doll, Norah Wellings, c1930s-1950s

Historical information

Probably made in the 1940s as the eyes are painted not made of glass as the earlier dolls made in the 1930s.

Significance

Norah Wellings' company made dolls from1926-1959.

Physical description

Brown velvet Doll, known as a Sammy Minstrel number 126 doll, with flocked velvet covered moulded head and hands. The soft body is dressed in a black vest with four pearl buttons, bow tie, pants and hat is mustard yellow.

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