Chinese doll

Front view of a doll showing the painted facial features. Side view of a doll showing the arms and the legs. Rear view of a doll showing the plait at the base of the head. Side view of a doll showing the arms and legs. Underside view of a doll showing the small flat feet. Top view of a doll showing the painted deatil of the hairline.
Front view of a doll showing the painted facial features. Side view of a doll showing the arms and the legs. Rear view of a doll showing the plait at the base of the head. Side view of a doll showing the arms and legs. Underside view of a doll showing the small flat feet. Top view of a doll showing the painted deatil of the hairline.

Description

A soft bodied Chinese doll with celluloid head and composition lower arms, hands and feet. The doll's face has painted Chinese features and its painted hair is enhanced by the addition of a single long plait, attached to the back of the head and bound at the end with a small red ribbon. At the base of the neck the words 'Made in HK' (Hong Kong) are embossed. The doll has red painted shoes.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

"Made in Hong Kong"

Object number

AIBDC : 005745

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

Method

Dimensions
Width
110mm
Height
207mm

Colour