Tuesday 30 August 2011

One of my Frido Sasha Dolls is also featured in THE Sasha Book.

My 1966/7 blonde NP Frido 'Jeans' doll, Krista, had her eyes hand painted by a Manchester University art student, called Kristina, who was on hire privately to the Frido factory during the Summer vacation to help paint the doll's eyes.

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Here she can be seen looking at her photo on page 58.

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Do you think that I am pretty? Oh yes, you certainly are!

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Can you tell that it's me?
Yes dear, we can easily tell that it's YOU because the colour and eye style are very unique. You're a very lucky girl.

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Are there any other dolls like me painted by Kristina? I'm not sure but I expect that there are.

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I have heard a rumour, but don't know if it is true, that your eyes were painted at Sara Doggart's home rather than at the Frido/Trendon factory. Perhaps we can email and ask Brenda Walton if this is the case.