Name/Title
Reliable Toy Co Limited Bride DollEntry/Object ID
2026.107.01Tags
Reliable Toy Co, Doll, North AmericaDescription
Reliable Toy Co bride doll. The doll is housed in its original box from when it was purchased from the Reliable Toy Co in Toronto, Ontario. The doll's model number is 47516. The doll is dressed up as a bride. She wears a long white dress, that has a white lace overlaying on the skirt. The bodice of the dress also features some white lace adorned with a white and silver ribbon. Her sleeves are also lace and have a flower pattern. She also wears a white petticoat, white socks, and white shoes. On her head, she has a lace veil trimmed with a decorative scalloping. She has blonde hair and blue eyes.Context
The Reliable Toy Company, founded in Toronto in 1920 by the Samuels brothers, became the British Empire's largest manufacturer of dolls and toys by the 1930s, renowned for its quality, "Buy Canadian" marketing, and early adoption of plastics. It was a prominent Toronto-based manufacturer known for dolls, plush toys, and, later, injection-molded plastic toys. In 1985, the company was acquired and merged with Viceroy Manufacturing Company.Collection
Reliable Toy CoCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
BrideMade/Created
Manufacturer
Reliable Toy CoDate made
circa 1940 - circa 1950Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Serial NumberLocation
Printed on the boxTranscription
"47516"Dimensions
Height
16-1/2 inWidth
4 inLength
6-1/2 inClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
he doll is dressed up as a bride. She wears a long white dress, that has a white lace overlaying on the skirt. The bodice of the dress also features some white lace adorned with a white and silver ribbon. Her sleeves are also lace and have a flower pattern. She also wears a white petticoat, white socks, and white shoes. On her head, she has a lace veil trimmed with a decorative scalloping.Condition
Scale
C-8: Dolls or clothing flawlessNotes
The box is a bit damaged, it shows signs of being crushedMaterial
Vinyl, Plastic, Fabric, CardboardLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
January 25, 2026Notes
Boxed Dolls Box 1Create Date
January 25, 2026Update Date
January 25, 2026