Doll

Title:

Boy Surfer

Object Name:

Doll

Object ID:

1999.040.071

Creator:

Annalee Mobilitee Dolls, Inc.Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Meredith, NH

Date:

circa 1963

Description:

10" Boy Surfer Doll, c.1963. Boy attached to wooden surf board, and bent into surfing position. Felt body, felt-wrapped neck. Printed and painted face, blue eyes, closed frowning mouth. Dressed in striped bathing trunks (white, green, yellow). Black fur hair. Surf board has a red stripe (made of tape) down the center. Folded and sewn-in woven label: "U.S.A. / Annalee R C 1963 / Mobilitee Doll / Inc. R / MEREDITH, N.H. Number tag present, "S184". Signature on lower back "Annalee". Surf board: 12" x 3". Structural wire protruding from both hands; insect damage on left foot.

Material:

Textile
Felt
Wood
Fur

Dimensions:

H-5 W-5 D-12 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Annalee Davis Thorndike

People:

Thorndike, Annalee (1915-2002)

Subjects:

Surfing, Surfboard riding, Swimsuits