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The Rogark Manufacturing Company was founded in 1950 by Mr G. Rogers of Penmaenmawr, north Wales. Following the his death in 1955, the company has been run by his widow, Mrs G. E. Rogers. Most of the dolls are imported from other countries and dressed in Wales.

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Would like to also mention in regards to the description, that the name ROGARK was made up of Rogers and Clarke. The latter surname being Mr John Clarke who was a partner in the business and my grandfather.

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