Vintage Large Doll--Interested in learning about her

Hi! This pretty doll is approx. 26.5 inches tall. She has been in my family for many years, packed away safely. She is made of a hard plastic. Her head, arms and legs move. Her eyes close when she is laying down. There is a round "disk" with holes in it which is underneath her clothing on her abdominal area -- is this a sound device? If so, it the sound does not seem to be working. I cannot seem to find any brand name or identifying marks, but perhaps I am just not looking in the right places. I was told she was purchased in a different country (not USA), but I am not entirely sure about that. She has been in my family for at least 55-65 years. I would appreciate any information about her! Thanks.

 

Tagging @judy , @BoudiccaJones , @sassafras . (And I know I am forgetting someone.)

 

First thought is Italian made.

Look on the back of the neck.....sometimes letters can be discovered where the wig is resting.

Also on her back. Check labels on clothing.

 

Hopefully others tagged will know.

 

Good to see ya @judy

 

Why thank you Pearls!

I've been here, but just haven't posted!

 

Most definitely Italian. Most likely by Athena. Can you check again for markings? I'd be really surprised if there isn't anything underneath the edge of the wig on the back of her neck.

 

italian for me ( not french anyway
Are the head and arms on an elastic or in a socket ? ? photo of her back and arms pleeze
are the shoes hard plastic or rubbery ?

 

???? https://www.etsy.com/fr/listing/1142162557/rare-poupee-brevattato-24-des-annees
the lips lack of painted eye lashes and the amount of hair seem to correspond .

 

not sure if brevettado is patent or the name of the make ????

bambola Brevettato
https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-d&q=bambola+Brevettato

 

It is the equivalent of 'registered' or 'patented', so it is not the brand.

 

Here's an Athena that's listed on eBoo. Neat because it has the description in both Italian and English. https://www.ebay.com/itm/203766914034

 

Yes, Italian Athena for sure xx
I just last week taken a minty one of these to a charity shop as a pain to sell and doesn't fit in my collection but they are nice xxx​

 

@BoudiccaJones ........ ...

 

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