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sharonande…
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This doll was bought in 1945. Has all orininal clothes except shoes .
Has movable arms,legs,head. Believed to be Bisque with hair. eyes do not move. can find no marking on doll . doll was given to me by my father on my first birthday in 1945. Have a certified letter from him.
believed to have bought in California. Fair condition for age, nothing
broken. Need any information you may have.
Please contact me at:anderson3122@yahoo.com
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Is your doll 11" or 14 ? 11 Inch she is a Dream World doll . Made of Composition not bisque with ,painted eyes . These dolls were unmarked . Often found with clothes stapled on . And Yes they date from 1940's . Fairly common to find and many times dressed in ethnic clothes
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I do not reply by email so please check your post and also let me know how tall ok :-) Welcome to CW
shes 14" tall i think shes wearing dutch or german cloths thank you for the info and link and might you know the value of her thanks again