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Doll

Object number2017.52.2 a-f

Manufacturer Cameo Doll Company (founded 1922)

Datec. 1960

MediumVinyl; Latex; Paint; Fabric; Paper; Adhesive tape

Credit LineGift of Sheila Stagnitta

DescriptionDoll made by Cameo Doll Company consisting of Plum doll, blue dress, and original box.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (a): 26 × 14.5 × 5.5 in. (66 × 36.8 × 14 cm)
Length x Width (b): 15 × 15.5 in. (38.1 × 39.4 cm)
Height x Width x Length (c-f together): 8.25 × 13.5 × 27.5 in. (21 × 34.3 × 69.9 cm)
Height x Width x Length (c): 2.5 × 13.125 × 26.625 in. (6.4 × 33.3 × 67.6 cm)
Height x Width x Length (d): 7.125 × 12.25 × 25.5 in. (18.1 × 31.1 × 64.8 cm)
Height x Width x Length (e): 7.063 × 12 × 6.5 in. (17.9 × 30.5 × 16.5 cm)
Height x Width x Length (f): 6.813 × 9.5 × 18.625 in. (17.3 × 24.1 × 47.3 cm)
Inscriptions(c)
Handwritten text in black crayon on two sides "BABY DOLL".
Marks(a)
Tag attached to proper left wrist with white string has text on front "ART QUALITY / CAMEO DOLLS" and on reverse "Plum / Des. & Copyright / by J.L.K. / a / CAMEO DOLL".

(d)
One short end has blue paper label adhered with white and black printed text at center "Plum / DES. & COPYRIGHT BY J. L. K. / a / CAMEO DOLL" and the doll company logo at bottom center with black text around perimeter "ART QUALITY / CAMEO DOLLS".

Historical NotesCameo Doll Company was founded in 1922 by Joseph Kallus in New York. In 1932 the company moved to Port Allegheny in Northwestern PA. In 1970 the company moved to Chicago after being taken over by the Strombecker Corporation. Cameo dolls are known for being high quality. They are best known for their Kewpie dolls designed by illustrator Rose O’Neill. The 1960s Cameo Plum dolls were 18 or 24" tall and had vinyl head jointed only at the neck with one piece latex body with two squeakers, one in the stomach and one in the backside (apparently for spanking and hugging). They had molded painted hair, sleep eyes, and mouths that opened and closed.

Related person Joseph Kallus

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