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Posted 8 months ago
joel1414
(25 items)
My Doll Rosey ! She is from the 1950's and is made of celluloid hard plastic, sort of like a bakelite material. She has a lever on her back to start her to walk or stop and on her side there is a metal post that is missing the wind up crank. I'm sure somebody has the part to wind her up, just wish I could get her to move again. Until then, I will just sit he on my shelf. She looks great with her painted on lime green & white dress and her black & white shoes. ( I named her Rosey because of those Rosie Red Cheeks ) I also like the Red Lipstick and shifty Blue Eyes !
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