Sindy Doll
Sindy Doll
An original Sindy doll from 1963. Sindy dolls sold in huge numbers in the 1960s and are an example of the sort of toy being played with as the Space Race unfolded between the USA and the Soviet Union.Sindy was intended to rival Barbie. Sindy was designed to have a more 'girl next door feel' than her American rival, and for a long time was more popular in the UK market than Barbie.
More information
Object number
2010-51
Location
Rocket Tower Level 4
Has this object been into space?
No
Material
Rubber
Plastic
Textile
Nylon
Object Production Date
1963
Object Production Organisation
Pedigree Dolls & Toys
Object Production Place
Devon
Exeter
United Kingdom
On Display Status
On display
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