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Vintage Soviet USSR "Grelka" Tea Cozy Doll - Moscow Souvenir Toy Factory - Complete with Original Paper Tag (c. 1975-1977)
Available for purchase is a wonderful, highly collectible piece of authentic Soviet era kitchen history: a traditional "Grelka" (Грелка) insulated fabric teapot warmer doll, manufactured in the USSR during the mid-1970s.
This doll is an exceptional collector's find because it retains its incredibly fragile original factory paper label pinned directly to the sleeve.
Historical Significance & Factory Details:- Moscow Factory Provenance: The original paper tag identifies this piece as an official production item from the renowned "Moscow Factory of Souvenir and Gift Toys" (Московская фабрика сувенирных и подарочных игрушек), located on Shchipok Street in Moscow.- Official Designation: Titled on the label as a "Toy-Doll in Russian Folk Costume" (Игрушка-кукла в русском костюме), Art. МГ-70-5011. It features the original Soviet state price of 3 Rubles 70 Kopecks.- Functional Folk Design: Features a beautifully detailed, hand-painted face with rosy cheeks, blonde hair peeking from a bright red babushka headscarf, and a massive, thickly padded, hollow dome skirt designed to insulate a hot teapot during steeping.
Condition Report:This tea cozy doll is in remarkable, well-preserved vintage condition:- Textile Body: The bright orange, purple, and green floral patterned skirt and white blouse are structurally sound with no large rips, major holes, structural seams splitting, or rot. Fabric colors remain vibrant. Shows only minimal, honest age-related shelf dust and light storage creasing.- Face & Paint: The molded face is fully intact with no cracks or dents. The hand-painted blue eyes, eyebrows, lips, and blushed cheeks are crisp and bright.- Factory Label: The original paper tag is attached. It has a tiny central puncture hole and light handling wear, but the Cyrillic text, factory logo, and price remain perfectly legible.
Shipping Care:Vintage textiles require careful protection from moisture and crushing during transit. The doll will be gently packed in a moisture-sealed protective bag and shipped in a spacious, rigid box with ample padding to ensure she arrives in pristine condition. Combined shipping is available if you purchase other vintage lots from our store!
