Rosebud baby "Thumbsucker" dolls

"Rosebud", a name synonymous with well-made English dolls, was started by Eric and Hazel Smith just after WW2. It was originally called "Nene Plastics" but the…
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Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk. Kirsten says "doll with original box. She is nice, has never been played with". Toys, Vintage, Dolls, Tiny Dolls, Dollies, Doll Display, Plastic Doll, Toy Chest, Doll Toys
Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk. Kirsten says "doll with original box. She is nice, has never been played with".
A white baby with a slightly darker wig! This is the only one of these that I have ever seen. From kirstens-dukker.dk Twins, Baby Dolls, Vintage Dolls, Wig, White, Hard
A white baby with a slightly darker wig! This is the only one of these that I have ever seen. From kirstens-dukker.dk
Paler version of the back wigged baby in original "grass skirt", Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk Statue, Black Doll, Grass Skirt, Skirt Pic
Paler version of the back wigged baby in original "grass skirt", Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk
Black baby, Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk Harajuku, Black Babies, Arms, Hand Molding, Quick, Injection Moulding, Rose Buds
Black baby, Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk
Two black wigged dolls, Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk Hats, Wigs, Captain Hat, African, African Style
Two black wigged dolls, Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk
It looks as though this is proof that the later babies (like my own Baby No-Name) were sold in bags rather than boxes. This ties in with them appearing to be made of inferior quality plastic. The "Key" logo is apparently post-1960. Doll on the left is in original clothes she was sold in (in Denmark, at least). Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk Barbie, Miniature, Dolly
It looks as though this is proof that the later babies (like my own Baby No-Name) were sold in bags rather than boxes. This ties in with them appearing to be made of inferior quality plastic. The "Key" logo is apparently post-1960. Doll on the left is in original clothes she was sold in (in Denmark, at least). Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk
Three dolls, including a twin to my wn Veronica (white wigged baby on the left) and a doll that is possibly similar to my own Baby No-Name on the right. Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk. Kirsten mentions that the dolls get pinker over the years, as different plastics were used. Friends, Doll Play, Homemade Dolls, Baby Born
Three dolls, including a twin to my wn Veronica (white wigged baby on the left) and a doll that is possibly similar to my own Baby No-Name on the right. Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk. Kirsten mentions that the dolls get pinker over the years, as different plastics were used.
Wigged white baby. Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk Flower Girl Dresses
Wigged white baby. Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk
Doll with original box. Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk - these dolls were very popular in Denmark. Popular, 1950s, British, Play
Doll with original box. Pic from kirstens-dukker.dk - these dolls were very popular in Denmark.
Another pic of Pippy, the doll belonging to Etsy seller CootsCupboard (she makes and sells clothes for these dolls). Pippy is my Veronica's twin :-) Diy, Crochet, Doll Clothes, Doll House, Antique Dolls
Another pic of Pippy, the doll belonging to Etsy seller CootsCupboard (she makes and sells clothes for these dolls). Pippy is my Veronica's twin :-)
This is Pippy, who belongs to Etsy seller CootsCupboard. He's my Veronica's twin :-) Disney Characters, Seller, Twin, Etsy Seller, Disney Princess, Etsy
This is Pippy, who belongs to Etsy seller CootsCupboard. He's my Veronica's twin :-)
Both black babies together, showing difference in skin tone. Original grass skirt outfits. Picture from gingerdolls.dk Clothes, Outfits, Babies, Skin Tone
Both black babies together, showing difference in skin tone. Original grass skirt outfits. Picture from gingerdolls.dk
A darker version of the black wigged baby, in original grass skirt. Picture from gingerdolls.dk Black Wig
A darker version of the black wigged baby, in original grass skirt. Picture from gingerdolls.dk
Lighter brown black baby, mid 1950s. Picture from gingerdolls.dk Brown
Lighter brown black baby, mid 1950s. Picture from gingerdolls.dk
A 1951-1955 wigged white baby. This is the only other wigged white baby that I've ever seen apart from my own doll Veronica. Picture from gingerdolls.dk Vintage Doll, Old Dolls, Beautiful Dolls
A 1951-1955 wigged white baby. This is the only other wigged white baby that I've ever seen apart from my own doll Veronica. Picture from gingerdolls.dk