Doll

Title:

Boobs & Buns

Object Name:

Doll

Object ID:

1999.040.080

Creator:

Annalee Mobilitee Dolls, Inc.Manufacturer

Place of Origin:

Meredith, NH

Date:

1950-1960

Description:

Chubby Girl Bather Doll (a.k.a. Boobs & Buns) with Towel, in Row Boat, 1950s. Doll (A): Felt body, felt-wrapped neck. Printed and painted face, cautious expression, blue eyes, closed mouth. Gray fur hair. Wearing a cotton print (black and yellow floral) bikini bathing suit. Number tag on back "S199". Towel (B): Terry cloth, faded blue (dirty and torn; patches of composition material glued to towel). Row Boat (C): Wood; has 2 seats, and a 4" string tied through the bow end; fabric and adhesive on each seat.
A. Doll. Felt. 7.5" x 5" x 3.75".
B. Towel. Cotton. 11.5" x 8.5".
C. Boat. Wood. 13" x 7.5" x 1.5".
Note with doll and boat: "#S-199 Wooden boat made by Chip displayed with Girl Bather - also #S-199. 1956--".

Material:

Textile
Felt
Metal
Fur
Wood
Composition
Cotton

Credit Line:

Gift of Annalee Davis Thorndike

People:

Thorndike, Annalee (1915-2002)

Subjects:

Rowboats, Sunbathing, Bathing, Bathing suits, Towels