When did the Furga Alta Moda dolls come out?

The Alta Moda dolls by Furga were the Italian high fashion dolls of the mid 1960s. A range of three initial dolls, Susanna, Sheila, and Sylvie, was launched in 1965. They were joined by the somewhat wild-eyed Simona in 1966. Their range of outfits rivaled vintage Barbie in terms of style, cut, and fabrics.

How tall is the Furga Mia Sears doll?

Shown is a 1970 Sears ad. 1973 Furga Mia doll, 19″ tall, this doll is a little more casually dressed than others and still incredible, with beautiful cupid bow lips, wide blue eyes and a glorious mane of platinum long hair tied up in bows, doll marked FURGA ITALY.

How tall is the Furga Red Riding Hood doll?

Clothing is marked: L. Furga. 1958 Furga Red Riding hood doll or Cappuccetto Rosso doll, 17″ tall, early Walker doll with a most unusual walking mechanism that has four feet, that literally walks when pushed, the mechanism is a separate cage that replaces the dolls lower body with four feet that rotate and “walk”.

How tall is a Furga all bisque doll?

Furga All Bisque dolls, small size, wigged, glass eyes, painted brows and eyelashes, jointed at neck and hips, painted white socks with a blue stripe at top, black painted shoes, usually doll marked Furga Canneto S. Oglio plus a size number. Doll shown is 7″ tall.

How tall is Sheila from Furga Alta Moda?

Sheila, a 17-inch tall Furga Alta Moda doll, wears her signature blue mini-dress as a contrast to her luxuriant auburn hair. That staircase and balcony are getting a lot of mileage in this shoot. Another of the Alta Moda girls. Sylvie heads out for a spot of shopping in a suitably appropriate silk scarf.

What are the names of the Alta Moda dolls?

The Alta Moda dolls were made for just 4 years in the 1960s, but what an impact they made with their huge wardrobe – borrowing from top European designers of the day. The four Alta Moda dolls wearing their signature sleeveless mini-dresses: Simona, in orange; Sylvie, in lilac; Susanna in red; and Sheila in blue.