Doll

Title:

Girl and Boy Skier Dolls in Chair Lift

Object Name:

Doll

Object ID:

1999.040.059

Creator:

Annalee Mobilitee Dolls, Inc.Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Meredith, NH

Date:

1962-1963

Description:

10" Girl and Boy Skier Dolls in Chair Lift, hugging, c. 1962 and 1963. Dolls are wearing skis, and have 4 ski poles on chair between them. Dolls have felt faces, muslin bodies, and felt-wrapped necks. Boy Doll: Printed and painted face with eyes closed, and smiling open mouth. Dressed in blue nylon jacket, blue leggings, red jersey stocking cap, black felt mittens, and black ski boots w/ white laces. Folded and sewn woven label: "U.S.A. / Annalee R C 1963 / Mobilitee Doll / Inc. R / MEREDITH, N.H." Signed on back of pants "Annalee". Number tag "S.90". Skis are painted light blue on top, red on bottom, and include wire bindings. Girl Doll: Printed and painted face with blue eyes, and smiling open mouth. Dressed in blue & white floral print shirt, blue leggings, blue fur hat, white felt & leather mittens, blue ski boots w/ red laces. Woven label as above except with C 1962 date. Number tag "S.89". Signed on back "Annalee". Skis are painted red. Chair lift: Wooden slat seat on wire structure. Boy's skis: 9.75" long, 0.4" wide. Girl's skis: 11.4" long, 0.4" wide.

Material:

Textile
Felt
Wood
Metal
Nylon
Fur
Leather

Dimensions:

H-12.25 W-6.25 D-11.5 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Annalee Davis Thorndike

People:

Thorndike, Annalee (1915-2002)

Subjects:

Chairlift, Ski, Skiers, Skiing