item details
NameDoll, Daisy
ProductionToltoys; manufacturer(s); 1983; Hong Kong
Classificationdolls
Materialsplastic, nylon, paper
Dimensions90mm, 265mm, 40mm
Registration NumberGH017577
Credit lineGift of Mrs J. R. Smart, 2012
Overview
Ballerina Daisy
Daisy dolls were very popular in New Zealand and were sold and marketed by Toltoy NZ Ltd. They were first created in 1973 by British dress designer Mary Quant and werepromoted as 'a girls best friend' and 'the best dressed doll in the world'. The doll was given the name Daisy after the daisy flower logo used by Quant.
Mary Quant was known for her new and striking designs including mini skirts, hot pants and brightly patterned tights which were modeled by Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton.