Hancock & Sons - Doll Wuwu doll - 1910-1920 - U.K.

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Wuwu doll, bisque, made in the United Kingdom by Hancock & Sons for Hamleys during World War I (circa 1916), 14.5 cm high and 5.5 cm wide, without manual or box, featuring a Victoria Cross image on the front.

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Antique biscuit doll, 14.5 cm in height
It is a so-called WuWu doll, made during the First World War in England by Hancock & Sons for Hamleys toy shop. During the First World War, the import of dolls from Germany was stopped, and as a result British factories began producing bisque dolls.
The doll is intended as a mascot for the Victoria Cross. There is also a LuLu doll, as a mascot for the Red Cross.
On the back is the original manufacturer's sticker. On the front, an image of the Victoria Cross.
The doll was made around 1916.
The doll is made in the style of the famous Kewpie dolls by Rose O'Neill.

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Antique biscuit doll, 14.5 cm in height
It is a so-called WuWu doll, made during the First World War in England by Hancock & Sons for Hamleys toy shop. During the First World War, the import of dolls from Germany was stopped, and as a result British factories began producing bisque dolls.
The doll is intended as a mascot for the Victoria Cross. There is also a LuLu doll, as a mascot for the Red Cross.
On the back is the original manufacturer's sticker. On the front, an image of the Victoria Cross.
The doll was made around 1916.
The doll is made in the style of the famous Kewpie dolls by Rose O'Neill.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Hancock & Sons
Model/ Name
Wuwu doll
Period
1910-1920
Country of Origin
U.K.
Condition
Good
Packaging
without manual without box
Material
Bisque
Width
5.5 cm
Height
14.5 cm
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Objects sold
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Object in auction
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