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Yep...hubby went to an estate sale for a desk and came home with these dolls. The first I am having a problem with is the 3 faced doll. She smiles, sleeps and cries...yes, scared the bejesus outta me last night! The home he went to was full of dolls. Some had never been out of the boxes.

Martha Clyde · Answer

The 3 face doll would have had a bonnet which aloud the turning of the head. Assuming she is made of comopsition so keep her out of extreme temperature and humidity changes.Have you looked for manufacture marks on the lower part of the shoulderplate or head? The toes can be repaired somewhat. The 2nd doll is a well done reproduction which was made from from a fairly common mold.

Liz Thomas · Answer

The manufacturer's name is usually on the base of the head , top of the next. Never saw a three faced doll before, I would think it is very unique

Sandy Harmon · Answer

Composition 3 face doll is 'Trudy' made by 'Three-in-One Doll Corporation, NY, NY in 1946

Crista Zirkelbach · Answer

Someone please help .............. I have an doll from when I was a little girl. That would make her 55 years old. YIKES ! Anyways her head has fallen off and she need a body makeover. Where is there an excellent doll hospital I could send her to ?

HILDRED W · Answer

I have the same question - my doll was given to me on my first b'day in 1950. Parts of her look like the 3-face doll but she only has one. She must be composition because she has started to disintegrate. I'd like to have her fixed and preserved. Any other doll hospitals out there?

169756 · Answer

I think I'd be heading to the Road Show with that find. No telling the value.

Cynthia H · Answer

the long legged doll with the sweet face reminds me of a Bradley boudoir doll.

Sandy Harmon · Answer

Becky Hanson... any pics or markings and I'll see what I can find on them.

Elaine Fischer · Answer

http://www.ebay.com/bhp/three-face-doll

Sandy Harmon · Answer

another idea...if you can't find a doll hospital, go to a doll show or antique show and search for someone selling old dolls. They are usually knowledgeable on repairs or where to get them done.

Deb · Answer

have actually seen one of these-it had a bonnet that allowed only one face to show-this one looks rather like the old Kewpi dolls....lucky find!

Eva Cox · Answer

My little sister had a 3 faced doll. Hers was Little Red Riding Hood, which turned to Grandma, Turn the face again and it was The WOLF!

Sally Roesner Fuhr · Answer

this doll is supposed to have a hood or bonnet attached to her costume so you see only one face at a time--the one in front. The knob on top her head extends through this hood and is used to turn the head to change expressions.

Irish53 · Answer

Google Dee's House of Dolls they are located in southern California. Covina Thier web site shows before and after pics

Mary-Jo Jensen-Schramm · Answer

@Crista I don't know where you are located but there is a 'Doll Hospital' in the Shenandoah Valley of VA called ShenValley Doll Hospital, the # is 540-896-8201.

Concetta Vidrine · Answer

This is exactly the doll my mother had saved from her childhood but it was in good condition with a bonnet to hide the other faces. She was born in 1923 so you have an old find.

Crista Zirkelbach · Answer

Thanks Dolores. :)

Dreama · Answer

She's a 'Trudy' doll.... Got mine back in the early 50's... Now have a refurbished one with the bonnet and pajamas.... My original one matched my own bonnet and pink coat!!!

Jean DeSavage · Answer

Julie, I don't know about the 3-headed doll, but the one in the crocheted outfit does look like a Kewpie doll. The big eyed doll is definitely a boudoir doll, I remember these being popular in the 60's & 70's. Both the 3-headed doll and the Kewpie are composition dolls. Have you tried Googling doll hospitals in your state? I'll bet there are several.

I have a suggestion on finding out the value of your dolls. Check with a doll seller or an antique dealer, and tell them you need to know the 'insurance' value only, and that they are not for sale. That way you will be more likely to get an honest value on them.

Rhonda Henson · Answer

I redo dolls if you are interested. I have worked on very old composition dolls, German China head dolls, Shirley Temple, Tiny Tears, Thumbelina, and more recent dolls. The ones I enjoy working on the most are the composition and older China head dolls. Good luck with your wonderful finds!

Sarah Aldwych · Answer

I have a doll with exactly the same baby face and hands, but only one face. Mine is approx. 6 to 8 inches tall and has baby slightly bent legs. She has drown modeled and painted hair.  She is all hard plastic and has survived well. I do not know maker--no matks I have seen--but she would be late 40's early 50's maybe. Made me happy to see she has a relative somewhere.

Marlene Wilson · Answer

I never saw a 3 face doll.Iv'e heard of a 2 face but never 3face.Kinda creepy!

Rebecca B · Answer

I had one of these dolls when I was just 2 to 3 years old and it was my favorite doll. That was in 1955. I saw one for sale on ebay years ago but I didn't win the bid. It sold for over $100.00. I believe the name of the doll is a Trudy doll. It is from the 1940's to the early 1950's. It is an antique doll that would be worth a bit of money if it were in better condition. The doll had soft clothing that had a bonnet type hat that would hide the other two faces. Twisting the top knot would change her expression from sleepy, to crying, or to happy. Wished I still had that doll now.

Melinda · Answer

The third doll (the one on the bottom), wasn't her name the 'Mod Doll'.?

Janalee D'Ambrosia · Answer

According to Warman's Dolls Field Guide, the first doll is a 14' composition three-faced Trudy by Three in One Doll Corp., faces change by turning knob on top of head, marked Sleepy Trudy, Weepy Trudy and Smiley Trudy $250-$300
 
Your second doll could be a Cameo Scootles doll were it not for the rosebud mouth and no doll with this face is shown in the Guide. The Scootles doll has a kewpie style mouth and side-glancing, painted eyes, molded hair (16'). In crazed condition, the doll, with original print romper is worth $500 - $700. In mint condition $1200-$1400. The Cameo doll Company operated from 1922 to 1970 and was located in Port Allegheny, PA. The President, Joseph Kallus, gained recognition through his work with Rose O'Neill in the modeling of dolls she created, especially the Kewpies. Cameo Doll Co. became the sole manufacturer of composition Kewpies in the United States and are considered among the finest quality American dolls made in the 20th century. It is common for the early Cameo dolls to be unmarked or to have only a wrist tag. Later dolls were usually well marked and, after 1970, 'S71' was added. In 1970 Cameo was acquired by the Strombecker Corp. of Chicago, IL.

Mary C · Answer

wow...i would love to have the one in the crochet outfit...kindof looks like a Kupie doll...such beautiful blue eyes....great find......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Connie Luechtefeld · Answer

I've done Professional Doll and Stuffed Animal Repair and Restoration for over 25 years and work on all the different dolls,-compo, china, porcelain, hard plastic, and vinyl. And I've even been placed on Angies List from a satisfied client! We get quite a few dolls in for repair and restoration during our local Doll Show (and during the year) where I've been featured for the last 11 years. Dolls like these are treasured reminders of times past and memories long forgotten of our childhood and those of even longer ago. If these dolls are not restored, they'll deteriorate more and be lost forever.- Glass sleep eyes can be reset,- limbs can be restrung,- wigs, bodies, clothes, and stuffed animals restored. It's extremely rewarding to see these babies come back to life with love and careful restoration !

Pam Pipes · Answer

I have a doll with The 3 faces that my mother made over 40 years ago. She is in perfect condition and sits on my dresser.

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