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Manufacturer: Nippon/Made in Japan
This lovely little Kewpie Doll with blue wings, side glancing painted eyes, and closed smiling mouth with jointed arms is marked on the back: Nippon and on the bottom: Made in Japan.
In 1909, illustrator and artist Rose O’Neill had a dream about plump little creatures she called Kewpies, short for Cupid. Cupid gets you into trouble and the Kewpies get you out, explained O’Neill. The purpose of these creatures is to perform good deeds in a funny way. They were often seen battling injustice or promoting women's suffrage, and they always made the reader laugh. As the drawings became more familiar, O'Neill created Kewpie Kutouts. These paper dolls had both a front and a back side, and were accompanied by short stories. O’Neill next created comic pages, which were printed in several newspapers. The Kewpie doll was born in 1913 these first dolls had straight posture with their arms at their sides. They were made from bisque or china and celluloid. As the Kewpies grew in popularity, so did the different kinds, sizes and materials of the dolls. Kewpie dolls were made in different positions, and came with a variety of outfits and accessories. To cash in on this Kewpie Dolls market Japan and Germany began making them as well.
In very good + condition without chips, cracks or fleabites her ruddy complexion does show dirt marks, which I have shown in my pictures, that I will leave to the new owner to clean and it measures 4 1/2 inches tall, 2 1/2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches deep. An addition to any Nippon or Kewpie Doll Collection.
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