I've never heard of or seen one of these, at least as far as I know. Is
there a place where we could see this awesome doll that you have added to
your collection?
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-----Original Message-----
From: Melissa Ricci
Sent: Saturday, April 20, 2013 11:37 AM
To: phono-l@oldcrank.org
Subject: [Phono-L] All dolled up! Edison Doll Parts Needed!
Hello Everyone,
We just got home from an antiques auction where we won an Edison talking
doll!! She really looks to be in very good condition for being nearly 120
years old. Unfortunately, she is missing her phonograph.
Her bisque head has no cracks and is stamped 224 on the back. She has all
four teeth and her paint is clean and bright. There is a cork in the back of
the head. Her arms and legs are wood/composite and appear to have been
restrung at some point. She is missing a few fingers and one of her big
toes. We think we can easily remake these but don't want to over restore
her. She has what appears to be a very old, if not original, wig and what
looks to be newer doll clothes.
We have read a lot about these dolls online to learn about their history.
However, we are not sure if replacement phonographs, original and/or repros,
still exist in the market. We would like to restore her to as original
condition as possible. So, we would need to know what can and should be done
and what should be left alone. We have many pictures available to anyone who
is interested.
Thanks so much!
Melissa and Nick
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