A Striped Sweater and Tousled Blonde Hair
This vintage porcelain boy doll wears a cream-and-navy striped sweater with checked breeches and dark knee socks. His tousled golden-blonde hair and softly painted face give the figure an engaging, youthful character.
Dating approximately to the late twentieth century, possibly the 1980s–1990s, he measures around 42 cm high. The outfit combines contrasting patterns within a restrained palette of cream, navy, beige, brown, and black.
The round face has fixed blue-grey eyes, lightly painted brows, rosy cheeks, and a small coral-coloured mouth. The eye material has not been confirmed. No chips or cracks are reported on the face or hands.
Knitwear and Checked Breeches
The knitted sweater has narrow navy stripes across a cream ground. Ribbed cuffs and a ribbed waistband frame its loose shape. A broad white collar sits above the neckline, contrasting with the textured knit.
Beige, brown, and dark checked breeches gather below the knees. Their tweed-like appearance adds another texture, although the fabric composition is unconfirmed. Dark navy ribbed socks cover the lower legs above the shoes.
The clothing suggests a traditional country-inspired outfit rather than a documented regional costume. Its appearance does not establish French, British, or any other manufacturing origin. The maker remains unidentified.
Lace-Up Shoes and Construction
Black lace-up shoes complete the outfit. Their dark ties are present, with one lace hanging loose in the photographs. Pale lines and scuffing are visible around the front edges and soles.
The photographs do not establish metal toe caps. Shoe materials are also unconfirmed, so neither leather nor metal reinforcement is claimed. Please examine the footwear close-up for the present finish and construction.
The doll has a porcelain head, hands, and lower legs with a soft cloth body. Socks conceal the lower-leg surfaces in the supplied photographs. Independent standing ability has not been established.
Condition
Good overall vintage condition, with handling wear, light surface lint, and fabric creasing. The blonde synthetic hair is noticeably tousled, with tangled sections and flyaway strands. It retains a full appearance.
The sweater shows light fuzzing and loose fibres. The checked breeches show creasing and surface wear. The white collar has folds, particularly at the back neckline.
The painted facial features appear well preserved in the photographs. No porcelain chips or cracks are reported on the face or hands. The covered lower legs have not been visually inspected through these images.
The shoes show scuffs and pale wear around their toe and sole edges. Laces remain present but are unevenly tied. Please review all photographs for the condition of this individual doll.
Key Details
Type: Vintage porcelain collector boy doll
Period: Late twentieth century
Construction: Porcelain head, hands and lower legs with soft cloth body
Eyes: Fixed blue-grey
Hair: Tousled golden-blonde synthetic hair
Costume: Cream-and-navy striped knitted sweater, white collar, checked breeches and navy ribbed knee socks
Footwear: Black lace-up shoes with visible toe-edge and sole-edge wear
Dimensions: Approximately H 42 × W 14 × D 8 cm
Condition: Good vintage condition, with tangled hair, textile wear, creasing and shoe scuffing
SKU: 2C156
Why It’s Special
The coordinated knitwear, checked breeches, and tall socks give this doll a distinctive silhouette. His large white collar frames the face, while the contrasting textile patterns add visual interest. The appeal lies in the outfit and expression rather than an unverified maker attribution.
