Doll

Title:

Boy, Water-Skier

Object Name:

Doll

Object ID:

1999.040.076

Creator:

Annalee Mobilitee Dolls, Inc.Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Meredith, NH

Date:

circa 1963

Description:

10" Boy Water Skier Doll, c.1963. Doll is wearing skis, and is bent into water-skiing position. Felt body, felt-wrapped neck, felt right ear present. Printed and painted face, 1 eye open. Red yarn hair on chest and head. Wearing red and white horizontal striped jersey bathing trunks, and a captain's hat (white cap, shiny black bill, gold braid). Skis are painted red on the top, and are glued and stapled to the doll. Folded woven label sewn-in: "U.S.A. / Annalee R C 1963 / Mobilitee Doll / Inc. R / MEREDITH, N.H." Number tag present, "S185". Signed on back, "Annalee". Skis: 7.5" x 0.75".

Material:

Textile
Felt
Wood
Metal
Plastic

Dimensions:

H-4 W-2.75 D-12 inches

Credit Line:

Gift of Annalee Davis Thorndike

People:

Thorndike, Annalee (1915-2002)

Subjects:

Water skiing, Swimsuits, Caps, Captain