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This seems to be a late
1940's Cindy Doll by Horsman made possibly of Plastisol. Her name is
Cindy and was called that name by her owner
Vivian when she was 5 or 6 years old. The doll is
made very unusual and is a non-walker according to
the "Hard Plastic Dolls" book. The
"Y" on her back with the two dimples were
not suppose to be walkers. But it has been our
experience that doll companies back then did what
they wanted to test the market or just because they
needed to change up a few things. Just because
it is written on paper that they are suppose to be
this or that does not mean it is so for all of their
dolls. Her owner said she walked and
throughout our inspection of her, there were walking
parts missing when we got her as the photos show
below but never the less, she is a display doll now
and has gone through a series of very difficult,
heart wrenching and harsh treatments to save her
plastic life (Many photos and explanations have not
been added to this page. Only her owner and
the two of us know everything about her...She is a
miracle doll.) Cindy has once again now, a chance at
living with the sweet spirit Vivian gave her when
she thought her doll to be real.
This
following section was written when we first got her:
There is
much to be accomplished to bring this doll back to
"Like-New" including the way she smells at
this time. We are searching for the origin of
that smell presently and will hope to locate it
soon. Another Doll Hospital was unable to succeed in
this venture and I am praying we can do it for
Vivian and all those who have dolls that have been
turned away by another establishment. So stay
tuned and continue to follow her progress to see
just what we can actually accomplish. By the time we are finished and you see
her finishing photos we will have sanitized this
doll inside and out in hopes to control the
odor. Her original dress is in excellent
condition and she has one original leatherette black
shoe. Lois will be making her a gorgeous
replica dress and Michele (with "This Old
Doll" ) is duplicating her original shoes and
socks. Follow us from time to time to see what
is happening with this charming doll's
outcome. See the Before and Restoration photos
below. Thank you for your interest.
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Saucy Walker Doll Hospital Front Page
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photos. What a Glamour doll Cindy has
turned out to be!
SUPER-MODEL!!
First
1940's Horsman doll to ever be cured by Dr. Hubby.
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BEFORE PHOTOS |
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This
dolls head has two strings from the top of her head
to her legs. It is described in "HARD
PLASTIC DOLL" 3rd Edition Page 107 under
Horsman. I am almost certain this is a
"Cindy" Walker by: Horsman Early version
1946-1949 Flesh painted Plastisol
doll gathered from all of my extensive
research. Later dolls had coloring inside the
plastic when the doll was molded. The early
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This
arm does not have the piece of metal like the left
arm does below.
We
also are thinking, but not certain that this
stringing is newer than the original and does not
match the stringing from her head to her legs.
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RESTORATION PHOTOS |
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The torso's left
leg opening above on the inside has a half disc for
walking. The torso's leg opening on the right
did not have the disc at all for walking and as we
found, she is not a walker. The seat pattern
on her in the shape of a "Y" with the two
dimples was the identification of a Horsman Cindy
doll that was a non-walker. The
stringing from the top of her head inside to her
legs is the original stringing, however the
stringing she had on her arms is much different and
looks to be newer. We will restring her arms
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The
left arm has a long piece of metal to stop the arm
from moving or swinging around as the child walks
the doll but this particular doll is a non-walker so
Horsman left out certain parts that would have made
her a full walker. The right arm does not have that
metal or at least it was not there when we took the
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Finally
I think I have found a remedy. The odor is
like that of "Rotten Eggs" and that would
be Hydrogen Sulfide. Just 15 minutes of baking
soda has almost cured the smell on the doll and the
odor in the sunroom. YES! The arms and legs
are soaking in a few cups of watered down Baking
soda also. Will be leaving them for 24 hours
to test this idea. I filled the doll's torso
inside with it and in her head. This looks hilarious
I know but if it works and stays working, what a joy
for all of us. Believe me, if it does not
solve the issue, we will do everything from Lemon
oil to peppermint oil next.
Since
the photo, I have sealed the two dolls with clear
plastic to keep the baking soda only absorbing the
odor from them. The arms and legs have already
started to smell like metal parts and plastic again
finally.
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Lil Miss
Cindy and our doll have been sunbathing. Cindy
has not only had her arms and legs soaked in baking
soda over night but she has been washed inside and
out in the following: Vinegar, Antibacterial
soap, and coated heavily inside her head, torso and
arms and outside all parts as well with Peroxide
and other strong and powerful solutions.
Our Reliable,
now in another location has completely rid her
odor. Yours is hopeful as we continue to
pursue.
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Vivian: The only way to remove the head was the
follow the factory's pathway into the head from an existing
entrance that Dr. Hubby followed while he followed
their outline. The wig may or may not be saved
but I will give it my best try. She
has been sterilized completely and ready for her
next restoration procedures. If I find it is
at best with all that in involved to replace
the wig, I will inform you of the head
measurement. With her eyes out I will have the
opportunity to polish them with our machine
now. Sorry that you have to see your a baby
like this but look at this as her new birth.
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Vivian: Here she is
with her first layer of paint and sealer inside and
out. LOL you are not going to recognize her one of
these days. More to come, take your time
because time is what we need right now. We can let
you know possibly two weeks in advance, giving Lois
time to make the dress. I hope you picked the dress
and pinafore that the Bright Star had on in the
black and white image with the hat. You can
get the hat at: http://dollsparts.com
I saw one similar the other day on that site. When
the photos of her eyebrows and lower lashes appear
on this page, time to order lil dress, hat and
shoes. However, by the time the last layer dries, I
will be ready to do all that and email you
first. Lots of paint and lots of sealer
to go yet.. Ordered many moisture packets to
put inside the arms and torso and head when the last
layers eventually are dry and we re-string her.
This will help you in the humid climate there at
your home for a while until you can figure out
something else later on. Nice to see her face
matching the body now. The photo on the right
is more what she looks like in the real. There
are shadows on the arm and leg in the back on the
first photo up there.
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Filling her inside
with paint and letting the paint drip out.
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Here
are her eyes now after much cleaning and machining
the metal to take off the rust and smell. The
weight and the metal has been sprayed with a thick
coat of sealer.
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Her
face is drying in his office window with the fan
showing our back patio. and so will be yet another
coat of paint. Dr. Hubby was not satisfied with the
head paint so sometime this week he will be air
brushing her head again.
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VINEGAR SMELL IS
GONE!
Just chemical
smells from paint and sealer.
Eye weight has 4
layers of sealer.
Legs are loaded
with paint inside and dry now.
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Moisture Packet
Glued Inside The Head.
New teeth and
felt tongue.
Blushing and
paint on the eyebrows left yet to do on face.
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