Cameo Kewpie Dolls Including Original Cloth Outfit, Marked Backs, Circa Mid-20th Century

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Worthington, Ohio, US

Two Kewpie dolls, both marked “Cameo” on the back, indicative of their association with the Cameo Doll Company, renowned for producing these iconic figures based on Rose O’Neill’s original Kewpie designs. The first doll stands approximately 5 inches tall and is nude, showcasing the classic molded tufts of hair and mischievous side-glance expression. The second…

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Worthington, Ohio, United States (US)

Item description:

Two Kewpie dolls, both marked “Cameo” on the back, indicative of their association with the Cameo Doll Company, renowned for producing these iconic figures based on Rose O’Neill’s original Kewpie designs.

The first doll stands approximately 5 inches tall and is nude, showcasing the classic molded tufts of hair and mischievous side-glance expression.

The second doll measures around 6 inches and comes dressed in a vintage-style blue and white cloth outfit with a Peter Pan collar and polka-dot shorts, retaining its original period costume details. Both have molded wings on their backs and characteristic wide-eyed faces, embodying the beloved, playful spirit of Kewpies.

With no modern branding and Cameo markings, these dolls likely date from the mid-20th century, capturing a slice of collectible doll history and appealing to both collectors of Kewpie memorabilia and vintage doll enthusiasts alike. Condition as pictured, with minor wear.