Netta Catalog 1978
© cathie.fr
House of Netta
Coppelia doll
This is an original Limited reproduction of the Coppelia Doll as presented by The Queensland Ballet 1977.
"I was created in australia especially for you by skilled artists and crafsmen at the house of netta. My hair is sewn to my head and is of the very best quality. You can was it and comb it anyway you like. I am unbreakable because i am made from soft vinyl which you can wash. I am non toxic,therfore perfectly safe for you to play with. My dress is the latest in doll fashion and is made from the best quality material. Let me be your friend and i will give you endless enjoyment."
Her Australian cousin
Coppelia
We can notice the big resemblances between these two dolls. The mould of the body of the Australian seems identical to the model of Cathie 1967 (stiff legs, small arms).The material is very different that, used in Australia is rather flexible, hair are very supplied and eyes look like the eyes of "Nathie" without commas.
© With kind Netta's (Rick Coscia) license
NETTA
Despite severe overseas competition, Netta is the last factory of dolls in Australia....
History of Netta :
On November 30th 1976, the Metti company closes. The production manager with his wife, Antonietta decided to buy the machinery that produced the dolls and on 1 December 1976 reopened the business under the name of 'Netta'. The most popular doll is Bindi, Aboriginal doll (33 cm), designed by Metti.
The sizes of the dolls produced range from 13" (33 cm) to 26" (66 cm) and the only nonAustralian components used in the manufacture are the hair, eyes and shoes, which are imported from Italy.'
Netta produces too a range of P.V.C. nursery squeaker toys, P.V.C. nursery night lamps and a range of plush toys.
At the beginning of the production, the mark Netta is not noted on dolls (On four Australian dolls above, only dolls with the lace dress is not marked, the others are noted: NETTA, australia on the back).
sources : "Australian dollmakers, a history", Marjory Fainges
"Australian Doll Digest"
Her Australian cousin made by the mark Netta... a big resemblance !
The doll was made from 1976 till 1986.