DOLLS: AN ARMAND MARSEILLE 390M BISQUE DOLL

DOLLS: AN ARMAND MARSEILLE 390N BISQUE DOLL, with brown hair and open blue glass eyes, the head lacking hair, with painted eye brows and pale pink cheeks, the open mouth with fine white teeth, with porcelain body, dressed in later clothes, moulded marks to back of head for Armand Marseille, Germany, 390n, A 20 XM, 32cm high, together with another Armand Marseille bisque head doll, with open eyes, with pale brown hair, painted eye brows and pale pink cheeks, her open mouth with fine white teeth, with articulated arms and cloth body and legs, wearing a white dress and petticoats, moulded marks to back of head for 370, A 2 M Germany 57cm high (2)

PROVENANCE: PROPERTY OF A LOCAL CHISWICK RESIDENT, PEGGY COOPER (1931 - 2021).

Yorkshire born Peggy attained her Diploma in Design at the City of Leeds College of Art in 1952 before taking up a position as an art and needlework teacher at a school in Uttoxeter, Derbyshire. During this time Peggy's interest in developing the use of crafts for education began, with a particular focus on experimenting with repurposed and requisitioned materials for model making and other artistic projects. She was known for her kind and gentle nature with children, cleverly incorporating her artistic talents to help them understand educational topics.

She went on to marry Alan Cooper, lead member of the famous Jazz band Temperance Seven, whereupon they moved to London in the early 1960’s. Whilst in London, Peggy developed an interest in antiques and opened a stall in Portabello Road, primarily dealing in dolls and toys. She continued her art and creative interests from her home in Chiswick, which became known locally as 'The Museum' for its authentic Victorian interior and meticulously detailed displays and ornamentation.

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Dimensions: 57cm high