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Featured Maker of 1940s Doll? Not Nora Wellings?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Darkwing Manor, Dec 12, 2021.

  1. Darkwing Manor

    Darkwing Manor Well-Known Member

    Does anyone know who made this c. 1940s canvas and cloth doll? She has a hand-painted face, yarn hair and felt clothing. She is similar to the Nora Wellings dolls but is not quite right. The expression does not look animated enough to me and her round Anglo eyes make no sense with her Chinese costume. Her hands are crude, with no sewn finger details. I only found one example of a Wellings with stumpy hands. No marks or tags anywhere. Thank you!
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    Darkwing Manor, Dec 12, 2021
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    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Bookahtoo, Dec 16, 2021
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  3. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Company history here. Best known for Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls.

    Debora
     
    Debora, Dec 16, 2021
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  4. Darkwing Manor

    Darkwing Manor Well-Known Member

    Wow! Best answer awarded, Bookahtoo, thank you! It's startling how much fresher, plumper and brighter the Etsy one is. Didn't someone post a link awhile back to reverse-check what things sold for on Etsy and other sites? I've already misplaced the resource.
     
    Darkwing Manor, Dec 16, 2021
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  5. Figtree3

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

    Was it flippertools? https://www.flippertools.com/
     
    Figtree3, Dec 16, 2021
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  6. Darkwing Manor

    Darkwing Manor Well-Known Member

    That is exactly it, Fig. Thank you. I will tattoo it on my forehead.
     
    Darkwing Manor, Dec 16, 2021
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  7. Figtree3

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

    Or maybe bookmark it in your browser? :)
     
    Figtree3, Dec 16, 2021
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