Monthly Archives: December 2014
1960 Small Stuff Doll
Jolly Toy Inc. made this 15 in. Small Stuff doll in 1960. It is rather unusual, with chubby cheeks, rosebud mouth, and one curl set into a slit on her head.
Fluffy and Toddler Betty
On the left is a 10.5 in. vinyl doll with sleep eyes and freckles on her nose, Effanbee’s Fluffy. She was made from 1954 to 1965 and was chosen to wear the official Girl Scout uniform. In the center is 12 in. Toddler Betty made by Horsman in 1965, wearing her original outfit. On the right, an unidentified 10.5 in. chubby toddler marked “Made in Hong Kong” is exceptionally cute.
Storykins
In 1969 Hasbro created nine Storykins sets with 2 in. to 3.5 in. dolls. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was a favorite of our kids. All of the dwarfs can still answer, “Present!”
Jan and Her Tea Set
My daughter and her friend enjoyed playing with Heidi, shown seated at her dining table, and Jan at her tea ceremony. They also had a kitchen set with a stove, sink, and refrigerator.
1960s Heidi and Jan
German Wooden Bead Doll
Various sized wooden beads can be wired together to create bendable bodies. The beads are left natural with only the facial features painted and hair is formed from flax. The 9.5 in. doll on the left was made in Germany. On the right is a 5.5 in. basic bead doll that has been waiting many years for attention. Both can stand by themselves on sturdy feet. They date to 1986.
