Googly eyed doll

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A googly eyed doll

A googly eyed doll or googly is a doll of a type popular in the early 20th century. The dolls featured large, bulging eyes, often looking off to one side.[1] Their heads were made of bisque, with bodies made from cloth, papier-mâché, bisque, or a combination of materials.[2]

Researchers have suggested that the term googly eyed originated from the German Guck Augen meaning "

ogling eyes".[3]

Googly eyed dolls are considered

collectible and may be valuable.[2][3]

See also

References

  1. ^ Treasures in Your Home. Reader's Digest. 1993.
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