#508

Composition Comic Strip Characters,Dagwood,Blondie and Baby Dumpling by Knickerbocker
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Description
14" (36 cm.) and 6". Each is all-composition,with socket head and five-piece body,Blondie being a standard child model with green sleep eyes,lashes,blonde human hair,and closed mouth,while both Dagwood and Baby Dumpling have uniquely-sculpted facial features and hair inspired by the drawings of comic strip artist Chic Young including larger ears,"O" shaped eyes and wide beaming smiles. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Knickerbocker Toy (and Blondie with original paper label). Comments: Knickerbocker,early licensed comic character dolls of the 1930s. Value Points: rare dolls,especially rare to find as a set,each with fine original finish and original costumes.