Vintage Mid 1940’s – Early 1950’s – Mechanical/Electrical – Salesman/Store Display “‘Crying”/Squalling Baby Doll /Puppet. These Dolls Were Marketed as Puppets/Dolls. The head & arms are early vinyl and the “Body” is the nightgown/blanket. This doll’s head and waving arms are attached through a masonite box with an electrical motor underneath the box. The vinyl head Is elevated slightly up off of the pillow. The head and and arms move when the cord is plugged in. This Really Does Work!! This Doll Baby is in original white flannel gown with pink trim and ribbon. She is covered with original pink and white blanket. She does have a stain on her head that looks like a port wine birth mark. Some of the same stain is on her fingers. The Baby is 13 long and her vinyl head and hands appear to be in very good vintage condition. The materials have yellowed with age. Masonite Box is 14″ Long x 4-1/4″ High x 8-3/4 Wide. NOTE: The box has a black metal standing permanent bracket stand that elevates the box to a height of 9-3/4. There is a long slit in the Masonite behind the doll’s head – possibly for a display sign. Not sure if the electric cord is the original. We have stuffed the blanket with paper to give her shape. The Masonite box is stamped in the bottom: Finesse Displays – 220 East 134th Street, Bronx S1, New York. Please View All Photos As They are Part of Our Description/Condition of this Doll. She is great for anyone who collects unusual dolls or whoever loves unusual items. She is Definitely Unique!
