Where did the Simon and Halbig dolls come from?
Many, like Simon & Halbig, came from the Thuringia region, which has natural deposits of the clay used to make the dolls. Simon & Halbig was known for excellent sculpting of their doll heads, and the high quality of their bisque (porcelain). German childlike dolls were predominantly produced between 1890 and 1930.
What kind of dolls did Cuno and Otto Dressel make?
Over the years Cuno & Otto Dressel produced dolls of bisque, celluloid, china, composition, hard paste, papier mache, wax or wood; Täuflinge or baby, child, lady and portrait dolls. See below for Cuno & Otto Dressel doll marks and doll mold numbers
What kind of material are Simon and Halbig made of?
The bisque head is attached to a body made of cloth or leather, or a jointed body made of wood, papier-mâché or composition, a mix of pulp, sawdust, glue and similar materials. Many, like Simon & Halbig, came from the Thuringia region, which has natural deposits of the clay used to make the dolls.
Who was the largest client of Dressel dolls?
Dressel’s largest American client was Butler Brothers. Dressel expanded to three factories in which; dolls were produced in Sonneberg, metal toys in Nürnberg and wood toys in Grunhainichen, Germany.
What kind of Doll is Simon and Halbig?
Antique Simon & Halbig Bisque Head & Jointed Composition Body 16″ Doll Adorable! ANTIQUE BISQUE SIMON & HALBIG 1109 DOLL BALL JT.
The bisque head is attached to a body made of cloth or leather, or a jointed body made of wood, papier-mâché or composition, a mix of pulp, sawdust, glue and similar materials. Many, like Simon & Halbig, came from the Thuringia region, which has natural deposits of the clay used to make the dolls.
Over the years Cuno & Otto Dressel produced dolls of bisque, celluloid, china, composition, hard paste, papier mache, wax or wood; Täuflinge or baby, child, lady and portrait dolls. See below for Cuno & Otto Dressel doll marks and doll mold numbers
Dressel’s largest American client was Butler Brothers. Dressel expanded to three factories in which; dolls were produced in Sonneberg, metal toys in Nürnberg and wood toys in Grunhainichen, Germany.
