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WELCOME TO ARTSONLINESTUNNING ART & ANTIQUESAnd all at your fingertips……………………………………………………………………………………….ON OFFER::Norah Wellings 1893-1975 RARE PAIR ANTIQUE 1930’s BLACK SUEDE DOLLS DuDu & ‘ZuZu
DESCRIPTION:We are extremely pleased to offer this fabulous, very rare original 1930’s antique pair of Black Suede Dolls (Model 119 ‘DuDu’ & Model: 109 ‘ZuZu’)Made by:’Norah Wellings’ (1893-1975)Both, DuDu, and ZuZu, measure 15” tall, and both have Glass eyes which puts the pair within the dateline between 1927-1935.The Dolls both have hair made from Mohair (DuDu, has the ‘rare’ longer hair which is rolled-up into a bun), whilst both costumes are made from Felt which has a rich suede appearance.This is a fantastic opportunity for any avid collector, as these Dolls are very rare and they are increasing in value at an alarming rate.Norah Wellings:Norah Wellings, Leonard Wellings and The Victoria Toy WorksNorah Wellings was a very talented artist and designer of cloth dolls, she started her career with Chad Valley in 1919 and became one of their chief doll designers. Leonard Wellings her brother was also an artist and well known for his plastering skills having his own premises in Wellington, Shropshire. When Norah left Chad Valley it was Leonard who suggested Norah rent a room in his building to make Cloth Dolls and Soft Toys. Norah moved into the premises in 1926 with only six women employees and called the small factory room The Victoria Toy Works. Norah Wellings began production and the catalogues and letterheads described the company as Manufacturers of Soft Fabric Toys and Novelties. Leonard was involved in the business and promotion side of the company as well as continuing with his own plastering firm.Norah designed all of the dolls and soft toys herself. In 1927 she attended her first British Industry Toy Fair where her Products were shown for the first time with great success. The business grew very quickly and Leonard and Norah decided they needed larger premises and in 1929 bought a Baptist Chapel in King Street, Wellington, which was expanded and buildings added over the years. At the peak time during the 1930s there were around 250 employees. Norah Wellings was also one of Britains leading doll exporters with over 70% of sales going overseas, this is why so many dolls are found world wide today. Many of the products were sold on board ship as holiday souvenirs. Leonard Wellings died in 1959 at the age of 67 Norah had lost not only her brother but also her business partner and best friend. Norah decided it was time to retire and so on September 4th 1959 Employees were given two weeks notice and production ceased. Norah spent her retirement doing the things she enjoyed, painting, cooking and gardening, Norah Wellings died in 1975 at the age of 82. The pair are utterly charming, and both Dolls are offered in an overall lovely well looked after, and played with condition commensurate with their age.One of the dolls has a small stitching repair around the joint of each shoulder but the minor imperfection does not detract from the overall presence of this beautiful Antique pair.
For further information regarding condition, shipping, returns, and payment please read below.TITLED: Untitled
MEDIUM: Felt/Mohair/Glass Eyes
CIRCA: 1927-1935
SIGNED/INSCRIBED?Attributed to: Norah Wellings (1893-1975)
MEASUREMENTS:(Inches)HEIGHT: 15”
CONDITION REPORT:The pair are utterly charming, and both Dolls are offered in an overall lovely well looked after, and played with condition commensurate with their age.One of the dolls has a small stitching repair around the joint of each shoulder but the minor imperfection does not detract from the overall presence of this beautiful Antique pair.
PRICE:290.00
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