Condition (used): good/very good for age (see below) - very minor marks commensurate with age and use.
Identifying marks or labels etc: none.
Other information: interesting and quite rare doll, without being 100% certain we strongly believe this might be a Peggy Nisbet Happy Doll and made in England, we are uncertain as to its age but would suggest circa 1960s - 1970s - "The "Happy Dolls" were a series of hard plastic (styrene) dolls, but were only 7 inches high (Historical and Portrait dolls were 8 inches tall) The girl dolls usually had a "ballerina" pose, with the left leg held out to the side, with the pointed toe just touching the floor. In addition, their arms were slightly bent at the elbow, so if posed with them held over the head, the dolls took on a very animated pose, as if dancing. Not all the girls were dancers - some, (like all the boys), had a straight legged pose, but with the right knee slightly bent, and the foot arched, as if about to step forward, so both body variants gave the dolls a more dynamic sense of movement. They mostly seemed to depict children, sometimes in adult roles, like Bobby the Policeman, and Arthur the Beefeater. The range contained various characters - including National Costumes, and dolls reflecting various facets of the culture and daily life of the British Nation. Happy Dolls were aimed at the younger collector, in particular, with characters that children could empathise with, like Wendy the Schoolgirl - (In the 'fifties, 'sixties and 'seventies, many of us were sent off to school dressed just like Wendy!). In fact, mentioned in the book "The Peggy Nisbet Story", is a relevant anecdote. A young boy was given "T/107 - Royal Marine Drummer", a doll in splendid military uniform, wearing a large drum. The young lad was so enthralled with his little bandsman, that he decided he would join the Royal Marines. Some years later, he did - and it was all thanks to Peggy Nisbet for inspiring this young man to such a fine career!" Source: peggynisbet dollsdolls - may be of interest to a collector.
Approximate dimensions: 19cm (height).
Approximate weight: 74g.
Price £12.
Approximate Condition Descriptors:
: May have many faults, blemishes and defects. Suitable for spares or restoration.
: May have a few faults, blemishes and defects but generally sound.
: May have a few very minor blemishes.
: Generally in good condition with only a few very minor signs of wear.
: Near mint to mint condition.
