WWII Soldier Doll, 1943

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Artifact Overview

Toys and dolls reflected patriotic themes during the Second World War. This male doll is dressed in an army uniform ready to serve his country.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Doll

Date Made

1943

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

99.0.87.117

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cloth
Vinyl
Thread
Imitation leather
Paint (Coating)
Felt (Textile)
Silk (Textile)

Technique

Hand-painted

Color

Brown
Tan (Color)
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 11.25 in
Width: 3.25 in

Inscriptions

Printed on tag (stored in accession file): MY NAME IS / U.S. SOLDIER / WORLD WAR II / MADE IN BALTIMORE, 1943 / KRUG INTERNATIONAL DOLL HOUSE / 2227 ST. PAUL ST. / BALTIMORE, 18 MD.
WWII Soldier Doll, 1943