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Norah Wellings Nassau Souvenir Doll

Name: Nassau, Bahamas Souvenir South Islander Doll Made by and When: Norah Wellings, 1930s Material: Stuffed velvet and velvet over a sculpted face, jointed neck Marks: Black cloth tag on back-right side of neck reads NASSAU; black cloth right foot tag reads MADE IN ENGLAND / BY / NORAH WELLINGS. Height: 14 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: ShortContinue reading “Norah Wellings Nassau Souvenir Doll”

Norah Wellings Dudu #119

Name: Dudu #119 South Islander Made by and When: Norah Wellings, 1930s Material: Stuffed velvet and velvet over a sculpted face, jointed neck Marks: MADE IN ENGLAND / BY / NORAH WELLINGS (on partial black cloth tag sewn to left foot) Height: 14 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Black short, curly mohair wig (some hair is missing fromContinue reading “Norah Wellings Dudu #119”

Norah Wellings South Islander Girl

Name: South Islander Girl Made by and When: Norah Wellings, 1940s Material: Velvet and velvet over a sculpted face, jointed neck Marks: MADE IN ENGLAND / BY / NORAH WELLINGS (on black cloth tag sewn to left foot) Height: 13-1/2 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Black mohair wig styled in an upswept bun may not be the originalContinue reading “Norah Wellings South Islander Girl”

Norah Wellings ZuZu South Islander

Name: ZuZu South Islander Doll Made by and When: Norah Wellings, 1929 Material: Stuffed velvet and velvet over sculpted face, jointed neck Marks: Right black cloth foot tag reads MADE IN ENGLAND / BY / NORAH WELLINGS. Height: 11 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Short brown curly mohair wig/brown glass eyes that glance to the doll’s right, paintedContinue reading “Norah Wellings ZuZu South Islander”