Suzanne Gibson designed 24 in. Kimberly by Reeves Int. She is in her original outfit and dates to 1977.
Category Archives: 1970s
Over the Top?
“Over the top!” you might think, looking at the 19 in. Furga in the marabou trimmed pink velvet outfit. Underneath she wears a hooped petticoat that makes her un-crushable. Can you identify her?
1970s Furga Dolls
Here are three Furga dolls from Italy that Sears was selling in the late 1970’s. The 14 in. in the center has sleep eyes, a plastic body and legs, with vinyl arms. The 10 in. doll in red is mint in box. The 9 in. doll with kerchief has painted eyes. All three are in their original clothes.
What Dolls Are These?
These dolls are unmarked but you may recognize what dolls they resemble. The 5.5 in. little nurse is a look alike of Betsy Clark. The 10 in. doll with basket reminds one of Holly Hobbie.
1975 Betsy Clark Doll
This is a 1975 Betsy Clark 13 in. Hallmark doll made by Knickerbocker. She has a vinyl head and hands with a stuffed cloth body. Betsy Clark was an illustrator who began with Hallmark in 1962. Her designs have been a popular part of their greeting card line since 1968.
1976 Holly Hobbies
The two 6 in. Holly Hobbies are marked KTC 1975. The one with the baby carriage is in her original outfit. The larger 11 in. doll is all vinyl, marked KTC 1975, made by Knickerbocker.
1970s Holly Hobbie Dolls
These 10 in. Holly Hobbie vinyl dolls by Knickerbocker, 1974, are two of a set of three – Carrie (on right), Holly (on left), and Amy. They were created around 1970 by an illustrator for the American Greeting Co. whose name was actually, Holly Hobbie. Since that time over 400 Holly Hobbie items have been produced, nearly all marked H. H., H. Hobbie, or Holly Hobbie.
1976 Sunshine Family Grandpa
Here is the Sunshine Family’s 9.5 in. grandpa, 1976, not in original clothes. The book of things to make that he is holding include a bed (from a tissue box), table (from a milk carton), and chair (from a spray can lid). My daughter Elaine enjoyed playing with this family.
1970s The Sunshine Family
The Sunshine Family, 1974-1982, by Mattel, reflected the family values of that time. It included 9.5 in. Steve, the father, 9 in. Stephie, the mother, and the 3 in. baby Sweets. They were involved in crafts, sewing, preserving the environment, and visiting grandparents.
1970s Dusty and Darcie Dolls
Dusty, wearing a bright yellow top, was discontinued not long after she was introduced. Kenner’s 1974 12 in. Dusty was a sports figure and could not wear Barbie’s fashions. Kenner tried again and succeeded with 12 in. Darcie. Though she also could not wear Barbie’s clothes, she lasted three years, 1978-1980.
