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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]

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References

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  1. ^ Treasures in Your Home. Reader's Digest. 1993.
  2. ^ a b Foulke, Jan (1980). Blue Book Dolls and Values. Hobby House Press. pp. 149–151. ISBN 978-0-87588-162-1.
  3. ^ a b Herlocher, Dawn (2008). Collectible Dolls (Warman's Companion). Krause Publ. p. 121. ISBN 978-0896897014.