Vintage Rare Neat Petitcollin Folk Dolls Dressed By “le Minor”

The "Maison Le Minor" was founded by Marie-Anne Le Minor in 1936.
Her initial idea was to develop the “Poupées de Bretagne” (Brittany Dolls), her first creation, inspired by Breton clothing and local know-how, into genuine collector's dolls.
The quick growing popularity of LE MINOR dolls led to the 1937 Universal Exhibition in Paris.
The regional dolls with their embroidered costumes began to travel all over France, and soon the world, with many famous buyers and collectors, starting with Colette, General Eisenhower, Caroline Kennedy and Prince Rainier of Monaco.
It was a success story since the factory was selling 300000 dolls per year at the end of the 1960.
The first doll, on the left, is in perfect condition.
She is a plastic doll made by Petitcollin.
She was dressed by the Cie "Le Minor" with a traditional costume from Brittany and the city of Fouesnant at the beginning of the 1960's. It is located in the southwest of Finistère in Brittany.
The textiles used to make the costume are of the highest quality.
She has her original paper tag with the name of the town she represents (Fouesnant) and her first name "Anna".
Dimensions: 10 1/2"
The second doll, on the right, is in perfect condition.
She is a plastic doll made by Petitcollin.
She was dressed by the Cie "Le Minor" with a traditional costume and the island of "Brehat" at the beginning of the 1960's. This island is located in the north of Côtes d'Armor in Brittany.
The textiles used to make the costume are of the highest quality.
She has her original paper tag with the name of the island she represents: île de Bréhat and her first name "Mikaela".
Dimensions: 10"
Both dolls are very clean and is seems they were never displayed.
These dolls are quite hard to find!
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