vintage australian made joanne walker doll in original outfit AUD$185.00
Our Joanne Walker doll stands 30" (76cm) and was made in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1950's. She was sold in a lace trimmed frock and matching bonnet. This was taken from the book "Australian Dollmakers a History" by Marjory Fainges.
Our Joanne doll is wearing what we believe to be her original pink dress, with her original pink shoes. Her pink bonnet is vintage but is not original to Joanne but a very good match to the outfit. There is some wear to the dress - see pictures, and a rust mark to one of the sleeves.
Joanne is over 60 years old and as such has a some marks and scrapes which are consistent with age.
We have given you lots of pictures to see for yourselves, and if you need any further information then please email.
Her face is very pretty with all original face paint. Her piercing blue eyes tend to stick but can be helped to open and shut when required.
Her wig is a replacement which we were told was an original vintage wig from another Joanne doll. It is a very good replacement for her, as you can see by the pictures of Joanne in Marjory Fainges book.
She can stand by herself, and she needs help to sit by herself.
Joanne is a lovely example of the early Australian dolls, which are getting harder and harder to find, and to find one in its original outfit - very, very rare indeed.
(Our book Australian Dollmakers a History does not come with Joanne)
Our Joanne doll is wearing what we believe to be her original pink dress, with her original pink shoes. Her pink bonnet is vintage but is not original to Joanne but a very good match to the outfit. There is some wear to the dress - see pictures, and a rust mark to one of the sleeves.
Joanne is over 60 years old and as such has a some marks and scrapes which are consistent with age.
We have given you lots of pictures to see for yourselves, and if you need any further information then please email.
Her face is very pretty with all original face paint. Her piercing blue eyes tend to stick but can be helped to open and shut when required.
Her wig is a replacement which we were told was an original vintage wig from another Joanne doll. It is a very good replacement for her, as you can see by the pictures of Joanne in Marjory Fainges book.
She can stand by herself, and she needs help to sit by herself.
Joanne is a lovely example of the early Australian dolls, which are getting harder and harder to find, and to find one in its original outfit - very, very rare indeed.
(Our book Australian Dollmakers a History does not come with Joanne)
unmarked australian bride doll circa 1950 composition/hard plastic vintage bridal outfit aud$175.00
We are unsure as to who actually made this doll, but believe she may be an early 1950 Australian doll. She appears to be wearing her original bridal outfit which is just gorgeous.
She is approx 20" tall, and is not a walker doll but has the toddler body which is strung with elastic cord.
She has:
tan type body paint cover over her body and limbs
.open and shut piercing blue eyes (like Joanne Walker doll)
.original complete eyelashes to both eyes
.original painted eyebrows
.original red paint to mouth
.original two teeth in mouth
.original black saran curly wig
. can sit and stand and hold a pose unaided
Her vintage outfit is very pretty and extremely well made.
It consists of:
.white taffeta original panties
.white taffeta and tulle half petticoat to add volume to wedding dress
.white taffeta wedding dress with overlay of vintage lace and tulle (some of the lace at the bodice has given way but really cannot be seen unless pointed out.
.original tulle wedding veil with vintage material flowers as the head dress (a couple of rips to the veil)
.matching floral material bridal bouquet
.vintage Cinderella No4 white shoes
vintage nylon socks
Things to be told for honesty and accuracy:
.not really sure if she is made of composition or hard plastic but the tan colour looks like it may have been painted on as there are wear marks on the colour
.mama grille on back of body but mama does not work
.side seams of legs have been repaired
.eyes are stuck and do not automatically shut as they are supposed to do
.under the edges of the wig you can see moulded curls just like some of the Pedigree dolls.
She is a lovely doll who is still able to tell a tale after 60 years even though she does show some wear to her.
She is approx 20" tall, and is not a walker doll but has the toddler body which is strung with elastic cord.
She has:
tan type body paint cover over her body and limbs
.open and shut piercing blue eyes (like Joanne Walker doll)
.original complete eyelashes to both eyes
.original painted eyebrows
.original red paint to mouth
.original two teeth in mouth
.original black saran curly wig
. can sit and stand and hold a pose unaided
Her vintage outfit is very pretty and extremely well made.
It consists of:
.white taffeta original panties
.white taffeta and tulle half petticoat to add volume to wedding dress
.white taffeta wedding dress with overlay of vintage lace and tulle (some of the lace at the bodice has given way but really cannot be seen unless pointed out.
.original tulle wedding veil with vintage material flowers as the head dress (a couple of rips to the veil)
.matching floral material bridal bouquet
.vintage Cinderella No4 white shoes
vintage nylon socks
Things to be told for honesty and accuracy:
.not really sure if she is made of composition or hard plastic but the tan colour looks like it may have been painted on as there are wear marks on the colour
.mama grille on back of body but mama does not work
.side seams of legs have been repaired
.eyes are stuck and do not automatically shut as they are supposed to do
.under the edges of the wig you can see moulded curls just like some of the Pedigree dolls.
She is a lovely doll who is still able to tell a tale after 60 years even though she does show some wear to her.
vintage australian joanne walker doll in original dress sold sold
VINTAGE 1950'S RARE HARD PLASTIC LARGE IN ORIGINAL BLUE DRESS
AUSTRALIAN JOANNE WALKER DOLL
30" TALL
Our Joanne Walker doll stands 30" (76cm) and was made in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1950's by Barwood Toys.
She was made in the same period of the large Brighton Belle Pedigree doll which was made in England.
Joanne is a walker doll, and her head turns with the walking action.
She was sold in a lace trimmed frock and matching bonnet. This was taken from the book "Australian Dollmakers a History" by Marjory Fainges.
Our Joanne doll is wearing her original light blue dress with pink ruffles around the hem and bodice. She is also wearing vintage blue shoes which we believe to be original to her as well.
Her straw bonnet is not original to her but she would have originally had a bonnet so we have given her one.
Joanne does come with some issues particularly the long crack in her back which has been repaired. Please ask for more photos.
These dolls did not really travel well over time and are quite rare to find particularly in her original dress and perhaps shoes.
Joanne has:
.bright blue piercing open and shut eyes (requires help to make them shut)
.original blond wavy mohair wig
original painted red mouth
.original white teeth
.original tan paint colour on body
. stand by herself, and she needs help to sit by herself.
Joanne is over 60 years old and as such has a marks and scrapes which are consistent with age and a past life.
She is a lovely example of the early Australian dolls, which are getting harder and harder to find, and to find one in its original outfit - very, very rare indeed.
AUSTRALIAN JOANNE WALKER DOLL
30" TALL
Our Joanne Walker doll stands 30" (76cm) and was made in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1950's by Barwood Toys.
She was made in the same period of the large Brighton Belle Pedigree doll which was made in England.
Joanne is a walker doll, and her head turns with the walking action.
She was sold in a lace trimmed frock and matching bonnet. This was taken from the book "Australian Dollmakers a History" by Marjory Fainges.
Our Joanne doll is wearing her original light blue dress with pink ruffles around the hem and bodice. She is also wearing vintage blue shoes which we believe to be original to her as well.
Her straw bonnet is not original to her but she would have originally had a bonnet so we have given her one.
Joanne does come with some issues particularly the long crack in her back which has been repaired. Please ask for more photos.
These dolls did not really travel well over time and are quite rare to find particularly in her original dress and perhaps shoes.
Joanne has:
.bright blue piercing open and shut eyes (requires help to make them shut)
.original blond wavy mohair wig
original painted red mouth
.original white teeth
.original tan paint colour on body
. stand by herself, and she needs help to sit by herself.
Joanne is over 60 years old and as such has a marks and scrapes which are consistent with age and a past life.
She is a lovely example of the early Australian dolls, which are getting harder and harder to find, and to find one in its original outfit - very, very rare indeed.
VINTAGE RARE AUSTRALIAN DOLL JOANNE WALKER HARD PLASTIC circa 1950 AUD$99.99
AUSTRALIAN
JOANNE WALKER DOLL
30" TALL
Our Joanne Walker doll stands 30" (76cm) and was made in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1950's by Barwood Toys.
She was made in the same period of the large Brighton Belle Pedigree dolls which were made in England.
Joanne is a walker doll, and needs assistance to stand by herself. This seems to be a common problem with this vintage doll.
She has:
.open and shut blue eyes
.original painted eyebrows
.not sure if eyelashes are original
.original painted red mouth and fingernails
.lovely original brown tan colour all over her body
.head moves with the walking action of the legs
.original white teeth
Things to be told for honesty and accuracy:
.eyes sometimes stick but then work fine
.some of the brown paint has worn off on body, fingers, hands etc. - see photos
.replaced beautiful long cork screw curl wig
..small crack in side of body
She is not wearing her original dress but it is vintage and consists of a sundress with matching panties.
Her blue shoes are extremely old and could very well be her original ones. One of the ties is ripped but still does up. - see photos.
Joanne does not appear to have any cracks, repaired cracks and is in great condition.
These dolls did not really travel well over time and are quite rare to find one in this condition.
JOANNE WALKER DOLL
30" TALL
Our Joanne Walker doll stands 30" (76cm) and was made in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1950's by Barwood Toys.
She was made in the same period of the large Brighton Belle Pedigree dolls which were made in England.
Joanne is a walker doll, and needs assistance to stand by herself. This seems to be a common problem with this vintage doll.
She has:
.open and shut blue eyes
.original painted eyebrows
.not sure if eyelashes are original
.original painted red mouth and fingernails
.lovely original brown tan colour all over her body
.head moves with the walking action of the legs
.original white teeth
Things to be told for honesty and accuracy:
.eyes sometimes stick but then work fine
.some of the brown paint has worn off on body, fingers, hands etc. - see photos
.replaced beautiful long cork screw curl wig
..small crack in side of body
She is not wearing her original dress but it is vintage and consists of a sundress with matching panties.
Her blue shoes are extremely old and could very well be her original ones. One of the ties is ripped but still does up. - see photos.
Joanne does not appear to have any cracks, repaired cracks and is in great condition.
These dolls did not really travel well over time and are quite rare to find one in this condition.
VINTAGE metti - NETTA DOLL AUSTRALIAN VINYL JOINTED BODY OPEN SHUT Blues eyes aud$49.99
VINTAGE RARE
VINYL/PLASTIC DOLL
METTI DOLL
BY AUSTRALIAN DOLL MANUFACTURER NETTA
22" (56CM) TALL
This rare Australian doll was made by the doll company Metti in Adelaide,
South Australia, and later renamed themselves ''Netta''.
She was made circa 1970 and is marked " 25 M" on her neck very faintly, and ''Metti 25'' on her back.
(Not sure if someone has named the doll or not.)
She has:
. thick long blonde rooted hair.
. open and shut blue eyes,
.eyes fringed with original eyelashes,
.original painted eyebrows,
.original pinkish coloured mouth
.remnants of fingernail polish same colour as mouth paint
.non working original mama box in back of body
She has no nibbles or chew marks to her anywhere.
She comes to you wearing a pretty hand knitted white dress with red trimmings. She is also wearing red and white checkered vintage panties.
''Our book called "Áustralian Dollmakers A History'' is not for sale just for demonstration purposes to show you the Netta doll.''
A RARE AUSTRALIAN NETTA DOLL
VINYL/PLASTIC DOLL
METTI DOLL
BY AUSTRALIAN DOLL MANUFACTURER NETTA
22" (56CM) TALL
This rare Australian doll was made by the doll company Metti in Adelaide,
South Australia, and later renamed themselves ''Netta''.
She was made circa 1970 and is marked " 25 M" on her neck very faintly, and ''Metti 25'' on her back.
(Not sure if someone has named the doll or not.)
She has:
. thick long blonde rooted hair.
. open and shut blue eyes,
.eyes fringed with original eyelashes,
.original painted eyebrows,
.original pinkish coloured mouth
.remnants of fingernail polish same colour as mouth paint
.non working original mama box in back of body
She has no nibbles or chew marks to her anywhere.
She comes to you wearing a pretty hand knitted white dress with red trimmings. She is also wearing red and white checkered vintage panties.
''Our book called "Áustralian Dollmakers A History'' is not for sale just for demonstration purposes to show you the Netta doll.''
A RARE AUSTRALIAN NETTA DOLL
