Vintage Large Doll--Interested in learning about her

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  1. carman

    carman Member

    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.
     

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  3. Any Jewelry

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  4. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    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.
     
  5. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Hopefully others tagged will know.
     
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  6. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Good to see ya @judy
     
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  7. judy

    judy Well-Known Member

    Why thank you Pearls!:happy:

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

    sassafras Well-Known Member

    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.
     
  9. Matahari

    Matahari Well-Known Member

    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 ?
     
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  12. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

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

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  14. BoudiccaJones

    BoudiccaJones Well-Known Member

    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
     
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