70s vintage blonde blue eyes styling head retro toy makeup

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This vintage styling head, typical of the 1970s, is a retro toy designed for learning hairdressing and makeup. It features very light blonde hair with a synthetic, slightly wavy texture, allowing for multiple styling options. The face has large, precisely painted blue eyes, thin eyebrows, and a mouth made up in a soft orange hue, characteristic of toy mannequins from that era.

The bust is molded in a flesh-colored matte finish, with a wide, stable base, suitable for children's handling. No brand markings are visible on the front. The details of the neck and décolletage are stylized, reflecting the codes of playful training heads intended for play or an introduction to hairstyling. The face texture is smooth, with some signs of wear and slight stains visible on the right cheek and on the base, indicating past use.

The hair, rooted in the upper part of the skull, can be styled, combed, or accessorized as desired. The expressive features, slightly sideways gaze, and discreet smile give this model an instantly recognizable retro style. The whole perfectly evokes the educational and creative leisure toys distributed in the 60s-70s, often used for practicing hairstyling or makeup.

The head rests on a flared rectangular base. The plastic used for the bust and face structure shows a patina of use, with some superficial marks visible in the photo. No accessories are included in this image.

This type of object is sought after for decoration, vintage staging, or as a reference piece for antique toy enthusiasts. The platinum blonde finish and blue eyes are appreciated characteristics for the reproduction or restoration of retro toys.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Shows signs of use, stains, and small marks visible on the right cheek and base. Hair and face are in good structural condition, but with wear consistent with age.

Did you know? Children's styling heads were a great success in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly with the rise of educational and creative toys. They were often used to develop fine motor skills and imagination, and some models became icons in toy catalogs of that period.

AFW Reassurance

Fast shipping and careful packaging. Professional seller, specializing in vintage items and antique toys.

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