Doll with wired arm and hip joints
Doll with metal rods to the hips, that connect with the head. Elastic on the moveable arms. Known as a walking doll. Head moves from side to side as the doll ‘walks”. Wearing lace as a type of diaper. Blue sleep eyes that don’t work very well. Mouth and hair are painted on. Stored in a wooden box for safety – did not come with the doll. Made in England by the Roddy company.
The Roddy Doll Company began its life as Toy Time Toys LTD in Southport (UK) and in 1934 was owned by a Mr D. G. Todd, he was to be joined later by a Mr J Robinson. The name ‘Roddy’ was registered in 1948 and was derived from both the director’s surnames. They had used the name ‘Rhodnoid’ previously on the dolls they made until another doll manufacturer complained because the name was already in use by their company.