This photo shows one of the larger Mexican Dolls called 'Panchito' .
He is from the Norah Wellings Novelty Range. Very hard to find this size in this particular model. He measures 36 inches. He dates from 1933 to mid 1936. He is all original. Made of velvet with integral outfit shoes are felt and so is his large Mexican hat. He has a wonderful glass eyes and mohair wig.
The smaller Panchito Mexican boys are the same model K20 and around the same date but they have painted hair.
The 'Panchito' models were made from 1933.
In 1936 catalogue they were made in many sizes,9,12,15,18,21,31 inches there is also a mention on a 45 inch Doll. Later the larger sizes were only made on special order and the smaller sizes were still made up until 1958.
Wonderful characters.
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