Donna, also known as Donna Kebab, is a vintage realistic lamb plush made by A.L.I. (Artistiche Lavorazioni Italiane), a small toy workshop in the province of Vicenza, Italy. She was most likely made in the 1990s, and is catalogued as LX 0001, the first entry in the LX Collection.
Contents
Maker & product
- Maker
- A.L.I.Artistiche Lavorazioni Italiane (A.L.I. di Piras Maddalena e C. snc), Santorso / Marano Vicentino, Vicenza, Italy
- Product name
- UnknownNone, realistic animal plush
- Product code
- NoneNo model name or number on the labels
- Year of release
- Approx. 1991–2011Most likely the 1990s
- Country of origin
- ItalyVeneto, province of Vicenza
Description
- Colours
- White body, cream ear linings, brown eyes, dark brown hooves
- Size
- Approx. 35 cm (chest to rump) · Approx. 50 cm (nose to rump)
- Weight
- 630 g
- Materials & filling
- Synthetic plush curly white pile on the body, smooth short pile on the face and legs, cream ear linings, long-pile tufts at the belly and tail; dark brown felt hooves (fibre content not stated)Filling not stated (most likely polyester fiberfill)
- Eyes / nose
- Safety: Brown glass eyes with tinted eyelids
- Safety marks
- CE, Conforme alla Legge N°46 del 18-02-83
Tags & markings
Tags: Sewn tag
Brand tag“Artistiche Lavorazioni Italiane” ®, stylised “A” logo, cursive “Maddalena” signature
Care label“A.L.I. S.N.C. SANTORSO - VI / Conforme alla Legge N°46 del 18-02-83”
Status & value
- Production
- Discontinued, Vintage
- Rarity & edition
- Very scarceNo other A.L.I. plush found online after searching numerous platformsEdition details unknown
- Authenticity checked
- YesHow: Maker identified from both labels
- Estimated value
- Unknown
Condition & care
- On arrival
- Loved
- Current condition
- Good, clean, full and well-shapedBoth labels present and readable
- Wear & damage
- One hole on the left front hoof due to thinning feltNo sun damageNo missing parts apparent
- Repairs
- None visible
- Display
- Displayed on my bookshelf on its own, away from direct sunlight
Care
Care label: Machine wash
Label: wash at 30°, no bleach, no tumble dry, dry-clean (P).
Surface cleaning is safer for a vintage piece with glass eyes and felt hooves: damp cloth with mild soap, air-dry, brush the curly pile gently, keep out of direct sunlight.
Who she is
- Personality
- Kind, shy, sheepish
- Official lore
- None, a realistic animal, not a branded character
- Headcanons & backstory
- She's very sweet and doesn't communicate much
- Favourite activities
- Tea and naps
Her little world
- Usual spot
- Sleeps on the bookshelf near the warm lantern
- Sits on any pile of blankets
- Role in the collection
- Display
- Travel buddy
- No
- Best friends
- Vanilla Pudding Cat
photo coming soonTiffany Kittenphoto coming soon - Places visited
- Italy
- France
- home (Ireland)
How we met
- Previous name & life
- Name unknown
- Made in a small toy workshop in northern Italy, probably in the 1990s. At some point she crossed into France, where she was sold second-hand to me in Ireland
- Why I chose her
- Her appearance was very striking and I'd never seen another sheep plush who looked like her
- First impressions
- Very beautiful and I'm very happy to add her to the collection
- She was a lot lighter than I was expecting for her size
- Our first day
- The unfortunate washing machine treatment and the blow dryer
- Eat breakfast and have tea together
- The deal
- Listed at €18, they offered €15, I offered €10 (declined), waited a week or so, offered €6 and they accepted
Memories
- Favourite feature
- Her laying position
- Glass eyes with brown tinted lids
- Anything else
- A little sheepy unlike any other who made herself at home. She's so rare I couldn't sell her. I hope for you to be there for a long, long time
Why I love you, Donna
Soft, unique. You are unlike any other I've seen
♡ the keeper
Gallery
photo coming soonSources
- Sewn brand tag and care label, examined in hand
- Searches of resale platforms for other A.L.I. plushies (none found)