11-08-2021 04:39 PM
Hello. I have a doll that I picked up years ago at a doll show. The eyes look dirty or cloudy and I'm wondering if I can do anything about that. I hesitate to use water or any liquid, since the eyes look a little loose in the socket. I'm attaching 2 photos. In the closeup photo, taken outside in strong light, I can see the eyes when I zoom in. The seller told me it was a vintage Jim doll, in his original outfit, sold at Woolworths. Based on his looks, I'd say he was a Vogue Jeff or a Uneeda Bob clone, so maybe later 1950s? Whoever he is, his head is a squishy vinyl. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
11-09-2021 11:23 PM
The cause and the solution will differ depending in whether the eyes are glass or plastic. Here's a very old thread from the old Dolls Board with information:
https://community.ebay.com/t5/Dolls/how-to-fix-doll-cloudy-eyes/m-p/22984373