Featured Doll identification?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by David Askett, Jul 26, 2017.

  1. David Askett

    David Askett Well-Known Member

    Does anyone recognize this 6 1/2" tall doll? I found it today at a thrift shop. It appears to have some age, is made of a hard plastic of some kind, and its outfit - made of wool, as evidenced by a few small moth holes - has the feel of a 1930's or 1940's Royal Air Force airman's uniform. I can't find anything that might identify the maker, though, so I'm hoping somebody here might know!

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    David Askett, Jul 26, 2017
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  2. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    No real clue but what is that on his sleeve and is that writing on it?
    Look for info on the lower part of his neck.
     
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  3. David Askett

    David Askett Well-Known Member

    Thank you! I hadn't noticed the stripes on the white cuff before - they're very faded, and show up better in the photos than they do in the flesh. I think the thing on the sleeve is supposed to be a police "duty cuff" and that he's a London bobby who's lost his helmet:

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    Part of the mystery solved!
     
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  4. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Well now he has a name.
    Bobby. :)
     
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  5. judy

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    judy, Jul 27, 2017
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  6. Mill Cove Treasures

    Mill Cove Treasures Well-Known Member

    The clothing reminds me of the Erna Meyer Dolls (German).
     
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  7. David Askett

    David Askett Well-Known Member

    Judy - thanks, I think you're correct, and he's composition.

    Mill Cove Treasures - thank you, too. I'll be sure check out Meyer dolls!
     
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  8. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    Being made of composition, your guess of 1930s-1940s seems spot on.
     
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