NORAH WELLINGS DOLLS; ORIGINAL HAND PAINTED CLOTH & WOOD DOLLS;ENGLISH;SAILOR;

Description

This PAIR OF  VINTAGE ORIGINAL HAND PAINTED CLOTH DOLLS (Sailors) was Manufactured by NORAH WELLINGS ( 1893- 1975, England ). It Depicts Two Uniformed Sailors, (Her MOST DESIRED SUBJECT). Each with Own Accordion and ALL ACCESSORIES. Each Doll Measures 10” High.
CONDITION: VERY GOOD, except one accordion is torn.
Norah Wellings
(1893 — 1975), British toymaker and designer. Known for her work at Chad Valley Co Ltd and later in her own factory, Victoria Toy Works.
In 1926, she established Victoria Toy Works in Wellington, Shropshire, England. The factory had six employees, including some family members. As well as her own brand dolls, Wellings continued to make Chad Valley dolls in similar style. Wellings' dolls are often made of cloth (felt, velvet and velveteen), and represent children and adults, as well as storybook characters.
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The manufacturing process involved moulding buckram over a layer of plastic wood, overlaid with steamed felt. The faces were then handpainted on, with a waterproof coating to make them washable.
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During World War Two
Wellings made dolls representing characters from the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.
In 1959, some months after the death of her brother, Leonard, Wellings closed the business, destroyed her designs, tools and unfinished dolls, and retired. She died in February 1975 at the age of 82.
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These Vintage DOLLS are RARE Works of Art that can be Found in the Best Collections, Museums and Upscale Galleries Throughout the World. This is a Real Treasure, Solid Investment and Would Make a Wonderful Addition to Any DOLL Collection.
There is a FLAT RATE FEE of .00 WITHIN the USA Which INCLUDES SHIPPING HANDLING and FULL INSURANCE.  All sales final.