Doll Identification

[apcar_1760]

Anyone able to help identify this doll? I have been told it is a Sonja Henie doll.  Thanks.  

[old-child]

I would guess this is a compo (composition) doll from the 30s - 40s from the Horsman company. There was a similar one sold by Horsman through Sears. Different trim on the costume though. I have one in a different outfit (white with red trim and a skater applique) and she is unmarked, but definitely Horsman.

This doll was also sold by Horsman as Bright Star. Both Bright Star and the skater doll had long pigtails.

I believe only Madame Alexander was allowed to use the Sonja Henie name. The MA doll does not look like yours, the MA doll has dimples.

[old-child]

There was also a similar costume with the identical trim sold by Effanbee. The Effanbee skater doll does not have long pigtails, though. 

Is your doll marked on the back of the neck or her back? 

[apcar_1760]

Sorry for the delay. I don't think she has any markings on the back of her neck. I'll recheck when I am at my dad's house. 

[apcar_1760]

Thanks so much. My mom always called her a Sonja Henie doll -- but maybe that's what she just named her!