colbe Posted June 1, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 1, 2013 This is for sale in New Zealand. I wonder how old it is? http://www.trademe.co.nz/toys-models/dolls/other/auction-598167819.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted June 1, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Yes I've seen that before but I can't recall if I saw a photo or the doll in person. I'm almost sure I saw them for sale in the shops on board. It's cute. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LAFFNVEGAS Posted June 1, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I have seen them for sale on eBay every once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjw869 Posted June 1, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 1, 2013 This is for sale in New Zealand. I wonder how old it is? http://www.trademe.co.nz/toys-models/dolls/other/auction-598167819.htm Another website states that many of these dolls were sold aboard the ships from the 1930s to the 1950s. http://www.etsy.com/listing/95511962/norah-wellings-sailor-doll-holland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 1, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I have only seen pictures of them. Never saw any in the shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted June 1, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Too funny, I don't think I have seen them before. Maybe they will start giving them away instead of tiles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durangoscots Posted June 1, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Another website states that many of these dolls were sold aboard the ships from the 1930s to the 1950s. http://www.etsy.com/listing/95511962/norah-wellings-sailor-doll-holland I have one from 1937... the Veendam. And I also have one from the 1950's from Cunard... the Queen Mary. My Mom always referred to them as "jolly boys" but I don't know why or if that was what they were called in the 1930's. Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz chic Posted June 1, 2013 #8 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I've never seen one before. Thanks for the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disfanatiks Posted June 1, 2013 #9 Share Posted June 1, 2013 These are so adorable. Thanks for sharing the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realnurse2 Posted June 1, 2013 #10 Share Posted June 1, 2013 I have one purchased on ebay several years ago in mint condition and he is one of my HAL collectibles along with a bobble-head doll that is dressed the same ( sorry I am a computer clutz and can't post a picture) I believe the name of the creator is Norah Wellings and the head is made of celluloid. I don't know how old they are. Thanks for the photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted June 1, 2013 #11 Share Posted June 1, 2013 This is for sale in New Zealand. I wonder how old it is? http://www.trademe.co.nz/toys-models/dolls/other/auction-598167819.htm I've never seen the doll....However, on our last Grand cruise DH & I each received a gift of a Steiff Teddy in a carrying case with the Hal Logo on one foot..We loved them..One went to our Grand daughter who collects dolls & the other we kept for ourselves..:) Cheers...Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL..NC Posted June 1, 2013 #12 Share Posted June 1, 2013 To cute... Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realnurse2 Posted June 1, 2013 #13 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Just checked ebay and there are about 6 listed! Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted June 1, 2013 #14 Share Posted June 1, 2013 :D So guess they are "dam" dolls? LuLu ~~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mariner Posted June 2, 2013 #15 Share Posted June 2, 2013 We have several. $20 is more than they sold for. $15 was the price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare erewhon Posted June 2, 2013 #16 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Thanks for the link. Was unaware of their existence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realnurse2 Posted June 2, 2013 #17 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I am curious to see what the HAL steiff bear looks like. Is it possible to post a picture? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serendipity1499 Posted June 2, 2013 #18 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I am curious to see what the HAL steiff bear looks like. Is it possible to post a picture? Thanks! Have not taken a picture of our Steiff Teddies as have a new computer & still don't know how to get my pics into my computer from my camera.. My DH, used to do all that, but due to illness can't do it any more.. In the meantime, I'll just have to describe it to you: Each teddy is 10 1/2 inches head to toe..Has light beige fake fur..The Hal logo is embossed on his left paw, which is golden colored felt..His face is also in golden colored felt..They came in a small carrying case, 8 inches wide, 6 inches tall & 3 1/2 inches deep...On the case it says "213 Grand South America & Antarctica cruise"..A note came with them stating, " We picked up a little stowaway today and hope you will give this cuddly critter a good home"..They are handmade & the Steiff tag says it's a Holland America Line exclusive.. Had to stop DH from pulling off the tags..LOL I love these little darling bears, & as mentioned in my above post, we gave one to our Granddaughter who collects dolls, & kept one for ourselves..One of our Great Grand Babies will eventually receive it.. I believe that everyone on our cruise received these little bears as gifts..Perhaps another poster who was on our cruise will post a pic.. Cheers...:)Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realnurse2 Posted June 3, 2013 #19 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thanks so much for the info! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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