1 / 121894 12" Raphael Tuck Paper Doll: PLAYFUL POLLY W/8 DRESSES, 8 HATS & Orig. Box!
Brand: Raphael Tuck & Sons
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Specifications
- Unit of Sale
- Lot
- Character
- Playfull Polly - Little Maids New Series No. 43
- Color
- Multicolor
- Material
- Cardboard
- Year Manufactured
- Pre-1900
- Set Includes
- Clothing
- Franchise
- Raphael Tuck & Sons Co. Ltd.
- Original/Licensed Reprint
- Original
- Vintage
- Yes
- Brand
- Raphael Tuck & Sons
- Doll Gender
- Female
- Type
- Paper Doll
- Format
- Boxed Set
- Personalized
- No
- Time Period Manufactured
- Pre-1900
- Doll Complexion
- Light
- Handmade
- No
About this product
Per Gemini: History & Background This box is part of the "Little Maids New Series of Dressing Dolls" published by the renowned British publisher Raphael Tuck & Sons Co. Ltd. The mechanical design mechanism was patented on February 20, 1894. Tuck paper dolls were celebrated for their high-quality chromolithographic colo…Read full descriptionShow less
Per Gemini:
History & Background
This box is part of the "Little Maids New Series of Dressing Dolls" published by the renowned British publisher Raphael Tuck & Sons Co. Ltd. The mechanical design mechanism was patented on February 20, 1894. Tuck paper dolls were celebrated for their high-quality chromolithographic color printing and distinctive construction:
The Mechanism: The main doll figure is about 12.5 inches tall and features an elongated neck and separate head. Costumes slide under the chin, allowing for seamless paper "dressing".
Artwork: The design of this particular series is heavily attributed to or inspired by popular Victorian artists of the era (such as Frances Brundage or similar Tuck illustrators).
The "Little Maids" Series
This specific line consists of four sets in total:
No. 41: Sunny Susan
No. 42: Serene Sybil
No. 43: Playful Polly (shown on your box)
No. 44: Fair Frances
Completeness
A complete set of Playful Polly original packaging includes:
The outer cardboard envelope/box (pictured).
1 Paper Doll: A ~12.5-inch figure wearing a purple undergarment slip, brown stockings, and small brown shoes.
4 Full Outfits: Elaborate Victorian dresses.
3 to 4 Hats/Hennins: Matching headwear that slots onto the doll's head.
Rarity & Value
Raphael Tuck paper dolls from the 1890s are highly desirable among antique ephemera and toy collectors.
Rarity: Moderate to high. While Tuck produced these in reasonable quantities, complete boxed sets with the original outer envelope and uncut/undamaged tabs are increasingly hard to find.
The following information was provided by a fellow eBayer, none of which I can confirm or deny:
I collect these vintage dolls and you have quite the set there. I am glad you noted it is probably a mixed set. It is definitely mixed. If you have more of these to sell, you might want to pick up a used copy of “Collector's Guide to Raphael Tuck & Sons”, by Blair and Margaret Whitton. Lots of info and photos.Your photos…
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