But when we had an electrician working in our loft earlier in the week others saw the light.
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| 1960s Doll |
Originally this doll had a bottle which when filled with water resulted in the doll wetting herself. No bottle now and you can't see that she has lost her knickers. She is still the proud owner of a carry cot equiped with a pillow and blanket to keep her warm, and with a cover and hood to keep her dry.
She had a companion in the loft whom I thought had gone to a charity shop some time ago. So let me introduce, from the same era:
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| Tiny Tears |
As her name implies she wept realistic tears. Perhaps she now fears what is going to happen to her.
Much to my surprise I found another doll on display in our house. So here's a Brazilian who seems to wink at you.
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| Doll from Brazil |
So that you get some idea of size here are the three together - rivals to the Pussy Cat Dolls?
The family favourites have travelled a bit, probably more than the Brazilian. So all the way from Peru we have:
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| Paddington Bear |
I hope you will agree that bears are allowed as well as dolls. Teddy made his intoduction at an early age.
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| Teddy in a future garden and loved already |
He even took precendence over Paddington and the heartthrobs on the wall.
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| Teddy in prime position |
Teddy has been all round the world and now resides with Paddington in the USA. He still looks good to this day.
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| At ease |
Meanwhile his larger brother Herbert has had his share of love.
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| Herbert gets a cuddle |
But Herbert wants to know when his turn will come to leave our loft and wend his way to the USA.
For tales of other dolls you now need to switch to Sepia-Saturday 109.
