Friday, March 4, 2022

Return of the 1920's Boudoir Lamp Dolls (PART ONE)

If you remember my Munzerlite Boudoir Doll post from a few years back (CLICK HERE for it, as well as bit more info if you're unfamiliar with these antique beauties), then you'll be pleased to know that I recently acquired a few more of them, (thank you Brad!) And since finding the first one back in 2020, I have become a bit more knowledgable about them than the write-up in my other post proposes. Annnnd also, following up on the heels of the laughable claims made in the comments of my previous KISS dolls post that "dolls are only for girls" -- I, being a 53 year old, straight male with a very hefty doll (and mannequin) collection, would now like to show you photos of my most recent boudoir babe discovery. She's a little over 15" tall, with a typically lovely sad/smirk painted composite face, plus a delicate crown of pink roses placed upon her head which truly accent her gorgeous, real red hair. She seems rather nouveau regal, or religious, --or both, doth she not? Her fantastically designed, flower-lined and billowing dress is a bit on the faded side with a few stains, but being nearly 100 years old, I'd say it's all still in very good condition considering. Similar to my other boudoir dolls, she also has metal arms that connect to her torso by strands of bendable wire. And that my friends, is pretty much all there is to her, because underneath the dress she is nothing more than a basic metal wire shaped frame that holds electrical parts for the lightbulb and wiring. I'm positive if this thing was ever plugged in it would instantly catch fire, so yeah, don't ask if I've plugged her in yet. Come back in a few days for PART TWO to see the other boudoir doll that I also just picked up. Stay tuned...

6 comments:

Slayla said...

Absolutely gorgeous photos of her! You're a very talented photographer. I can't wait to see your other doll tomorrow. Fantastic post!

Mr. Cavin said...

Oh wow, these are great pics. She sure is Gothic as heck. Or maybe Pre-Raphaelite. Whichever it is, I'm inspired to run across the moors in slo-mo. Doctor says it's good for the consumption, anyhow.

I don't know who thinks those attic mannequins don't have action figures thoough. Va va voom!

Mr. Karswell said...

Thank you Slayla, I hope the next set of photos turn out at least as interesting as these did, —she’s very photogenic! :) <3

Gothic pre-Raphaelite sounds good to me, Me C! She definitely reminds me of an old painting

JMR777 said...

Her face and expression made me think of Poe's story "The Oval Portrait", beauty and melancholy perfectly blended together.


...Lovely lady of long ago, what sights have you beheld? What voices? What history? Did you experience a series of loving, caring owners, or were you callously deposited in an attic or cellar, left forgotten during the passage of time? No one can know, no one can say, your past is indeed an enigma, a riddle, a mystery that no mortal can solve...

Brian Barnes said...

They really captured the coy look, didn't they? Of course, the look says, plug me in and I'll burn your house down!

Mr. Karswell said...

Lovely comment JMR, thank you! :)

Not a lovely at all comment, Brian... umm thanks? ;)