During the first half of the twentieth century, the golliwog doll was a favorite childrens soft toy in europe. Upton came up the golliwog character from a blackamoor minstrel rag doll her grandmother had given to her as a child, along with some wooden dutch dolls, she had used as models. Check out our deans rag book selection for the very best in unique or custom. Golliwog doll for sale the adventures of two dutch dolls and a golliwog illustrations by f. Vintage deans rag childplay doll black golliwog cloth doll w tags. Marked betty oxo to underside of left foot and made in england for oxo ld. I am clearing my house and for sale is an official golliwog plush. Golliwogs are grotesque creatures, 1 with very dark, often jet black skin, large whiterimmed eyes, red or white clown lips, and wild, frizzy hair. The deans rag book co 1903 ltd v and a collections. While the doll has been very loved over the years, it still has a great look and design. We are always on the hunt for great golly dolls from around the world. Vintage dean s rag childplay doll black golliwog cloth doll w tags.
This pattern, made in england by butterick pattern service, new lane, havant, hants. Unfollow golliwog doll to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Deans rag book felt boudoir doll 22 smart setseries elegant doll 1927. Made my deans rag book of london this velveteen soldier stands approx. He has been made out of material with a soft stuffed body, and a nice shiney red button for his shirt, 2 black buttons for.
Lovely vintage deans rag cloth gollywog doll golliwog soft toy. Deans rag book company ltd swimsuit golly black cloth doll w. Rare deans eviprose golly, golliwogg 1954 to 1956, deans label, status. The golliwog caricature antiblack imagery jim crow. Antique dean s rag book doll lenci type boudoir doll, 1927 england jointed doll. Male and female 20 tall golliwog dolls by deans rag book of london. Wonderful doll large deans rag doll cloth doll gorgeous 40 tall. Vintage deans rag book doll cloth soldier ca1920 ebay.
Jun 17, 2015 the major golliwog producers were steiff, schuco, and levin, all three german companies, and merrythought and deans, both from great britain. My curiosity led me to barbara miller and the deans rag book company, ltd. This allows readers to identify their own deans rag books with confidence. May 17, 2018 these tru to life rag dolls included children those in victoriannational costumes were popular and animal toys like monkeys and dogs. A perfect addition for any golly golliwog collectors or rag doll collectors out there. However although it was registered on august 5th 1903 as a company, henry samuel dean had been using the 2 dogs l. The golliwog became the main illustrated character for her first book the adventures of the two dutch dolls which was published in london by longman, green. Deans rag book company was founded in august 1903 by henry samuel dean.
The golliwog originally spelled golliwogg is the least known of the major antiblack caricatures in the united states. The major golliwog producers were steiff, schuco, and levin, all three germany companies, and merrythought and deans, both from great britain. Golliwog dolls named after a blackface minstrellike character in florence kate upton and bertha uptons 1895 book the adventures of two dutch dolls and a golliwogg were enormously popular in england and elsewhere in the first half of the 20th century but fell out of fashion, for obvious reasons, starting in the civil rights era of the. Take your time, have a good look around at our amazing golliwog online store.
This butterick 425 pattern of a golly doll or otherwise also called a golliwog was and i dont use the term loosely rare indeed. Rags to riches history of the deans rag books, dolls. The first rag book was produced in 1902 and was so successful that the deans ragbook company was formed on the back of this in 1903. During the early 1900s many soft toy manufac turers, including steiff, merrythought, hermann and deans, started producing their own versions of golli wogs. The first book became very popular in england, and twelve more books about the golliwogg and his dutch doll friends were published in subsequent years. Dressed in original fuchsia pink velvet bonnet, dress, cape, hand muff with attached betty ribbon and shoes. The bibliographic information is thorough, with detailed listings for each book, and photos of almost every deans rag book published. This is a rare eviprose golly made by deans rag book.
Rags to riches history of the deans rag books, dolls and. If you cant find something here, please drop us a line and let us know what kind of golliwog you are looking for, and we will see if we. Golly by the deans rag book co 1903 ltd, 19631965 manufactured. Uptons golliwogg character, like the rag doll which inspired it, was ugly. Deans rag book company 1903 brighton toy and model. The first rag book was produced in 1902 and was so successful that the dean s ragbook company was formed on the back of this in 1903. History of golliwogs gollys, gollies, gollywogs at. Golly doll for sale in uk 20 secondhand golly dolls. I will combine postage from delivered anywhere in uk, so if you purchase several items i shall send an invoice with reduced postage.
Published by bob crewe and bob gaudio of the four seasons, this had the unmistakable sound that made. During the first half of the twentieth century, the golliwog doll was a favourite childrens soft toy in europe. Vintage dean s rag book doll golliwog cloth doll mr. A lovely vintage cloth gollywog golliwog made by deans childsplay toys ltd. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The steiff company is the most notable maker of golliwog dolls. Vintage mohair deans rag book co childsplay scottish terrier toy dog c1957. Made first in 19th century and part of many children childhoods they are now highly controversial. For this reason, in the period following world war ii, the golliwog was seen, along with the teddy bear, as a suitable soft toy for a young boy. We work out the trending price by crunching the data on the products sale price over the last 90 days. A lovely vintage cloth gollywoggolliwog made by deans childsplay toys ltd.
Female golliwog has additional lace accent at shirt cuffs and collar. This is a rare eviprose golly made by deans rag book company in england. If you add more than one golliwog to your cart you get an automatic 10% discount on your total order. Lovely vintage deans rag cloth gollywog doll golliwog. Though homemade golliwogs were sometimes female, the golliwog was generally male. We stock only the best brands and have all items ready to ship to you today. Dean s rag book company was founded in august 1903 by henry samuel dean. All of our golliwogs to buy golliwog shop worldwide. The rag doll pictured was made in england by deans rag book co. Eviprose was a method they used with wire armature for his arms and legs.
Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. A display of golliwogs in a toy shop, mixed emotions. I was only interested in the rag book section and so have hesitated to purchase this book, but its worth it for the approximately 150 pages on deans rag books to 1939 and the toy pages are certainly fun to look though, too. Golliwog is a rag doll made of black fabric with wide white eyes, red lips and dressed in traditional minstrel clothing. A 1930s deans rag book mickey mouse velvet doll, marked to neck, reg no 73063, with repairs and wear, a 1930s deans rag book donald duck, bears stitched label to foot and a fisher price painted wood pop up kritters collapsible pluto ears missing 3. Mar 25, 2020 golly by the deans rag book co 1903 ltd, 19631965 manufactured. Moderate agingwear with some insect damage to female golliwogs arms and shirt. Rare melanie gordian promo rag doll with contact phone. Deans rag books, or just deans was founded in 1903 by henry samuel dean to produce rag books for children. The dean family had been in business for a long time before then, starting. View realised deans rag book auction prices from 186 auction lots. Stuffed fabric golly made in england by deans childsplay toys in the early 1960s.
International golliwog collectors club newsletter issue no. Feb 27, 20 melanie safka tried a remake of the great four seasons hit rag doll as a marketing tool. Golliwog doll for sale in uk 16 used golliwog dolls. New refers to a brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item, while used refers to an item that has been used previously. Originally set up to make rag books, deans soon diversified into rag sheets and soft toys, including teddy bears. He has been made out of material with a soft stuffed body, and a nice shiney red button. As coincidence would have it, they had just released an article in their collectors magazine the club report on the origins of the white gollie.
The first rag book was produced in 1902 and was so successful that the deans ragbook company was formed. A1 toys, symbol of two dogs with a book, deans rag book co. International golliwog collectors club newsletter teddy bear. This mickey mouse toy was made by the deans rag book co. In 1908 steiff became the first company to mass produce and distribute golliwog dolls. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A1 toys, symbol of two dogs with a book, dean s rag book co. The doll is characterised by black skin, eyes rimmed in white, red lips and frizzy hair. The golliwog caricature antiblack imagery jim crow museum. These tru to life rag dolls included children those in victoriannational costumes were popular and animal toys like monkeys and dogs.
A c1930s betty oxo cloth doll in original box by dean s rag book co. Ltd in the 1930s, the character having debuted in walt disneys 1928 animated short film steamboat willie. The book comes with what looks like a very useful doll database cd of almost 2500 records and multiple fields and view. Vintage deans rag book doll golliwog cloth doll mr.