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Miss Ginny

Miss Ginny, 15 in. 1974 by Vogue, is a grownup version of the 1950s 8 in. Ginny doll. The little doll was so popular, it continued to be made into the 1970s. There was a 16 in. Miss Ginny in 1962 and later 12 and 15 in. sizes. These three are in their original outfits.

Miss Ginny

Little Debutante Bride

Little Debutante Bride

This 1958 14 in. Little Debutante Bride by Eegee was found with clipped hair, a ragged outfit, and a stain on her face. I used acne cream to remove the stain, placing her in sunlight and reapplying cream until the spot disappeared. Before inserting metal earrings into soft vinyl, coat them with nail polish to avoid staining.

 

Quick Curl Casey

Quick Curl Casey

Quick Curl Casey, 18 in., 1974 by Mattel, had tiny wire strands rooted in her hair for easy styling. Her original outfit was a gingham maxi-dress but I made the dress she is wearing.

Velvet, Crissy’s Little Cousin

Velvet Doll

On the right is 15.5 in. Velvet, Crissy’s little cousin, marked 1969 Ideal Toy Corp. She has “growing hair,” unusual violet eyes, and is wearing her original outfit. On the left is Mia, 15.5 in., another member of the Crissy family. She is wearing one of Velvet’s dresses.

1970s Aimee Doll

1970s Aimee Doll

Aimee, 18 in., 1973 by Hasbro, was described as “the elegant doll with beautiful hair.” She came with extra wiglets plus hair pieces two pair of earrings, and the original outfit that she is wearing.

1960s Swinger Doll

Swinger Doll

Packaged in a clear plastic dome is Deluxe Reading’s 6.5 in. Go-Gos. There were eight different characters. This one is a dancer called Swinger. They are made of wired vinyl for posing.

Susie Sunshine

Susie Sunshine

Effanbee often made dolls clothed as majorettes, starting with their composition dolls. This 1961-1981 all vinyl 18 in. majorette has sleep eyes and freckles. She was also sold as Susie Sunshine.