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Lacquered, brown rubber sailor doll

c. 1920
Overview

Moulded brown rubber figurine of a sailor wearing a cap, cropped jacket and bell bottomed trousers. He is saluting with one arm while the other rests at his side. He has a round face and plump cheeks.
The figure has a laquered surface which has worn away in places to reveal a lighter colour underneath.
There are no maker's marks present.

Historical information

Although there are no maker's marks present, there were two companies producing rubber toy soldiers and sailors in the United States around the time of World War One - Auburn Rubber Co. in Auburn, Indiana, and Faultless Rubber Co.in Ashland, Ohio.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-119-RoW00337
Item type
Collectibles
Decorative Objects
Figurines
Themes
Defence > Navy
Social History
Material
Rubber
Width
40 mm
Height or length
117 mm
Depth
30 mm
Keywords
Sailors
Dolls
History - Social
Year
c. 1920
Primary significance criteria
Artistic or aesthetic significance
Social or spiritual significance
Comparative significance criteria
Interpretive capacity
Last modified
Thursday, 28 November, 2024
Completeness
94
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Lacquered, brown rubber sailor doll
Lacquered, brown rubber sailor doll
Reverse of lacquered, brown rubber sailor doll
Reverse of lacquered, brown rubber sailor doll
Bottom view of lacquered, brown rubber sailor doll
Bottom view of lacquered, brown rubber sailor doll

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