The doll was a popular French wool yarn as a souvenir gift given to the soldiers and civilians during Militaria era (1921-1938). The IMO Paris(on his hat)refers to the Cie Gle TRANSATLANTIQUE (French line) ship. She (ship) entered service in 1921 and burned and sank at her pier in 1939. The doll is handmade.   Made in Sylvain Deschamps in France. The doll is condition USED.