You were a child of the 1950s and 1960s if you remember these dolls. Did you have one? Do you still have it? Or are you collecting any of these much loved dolls.
1. Thumbelina Doll
The Ideal Toy Company borrowed the name “Thumbelina” from a fairy tale and began selling Thumbelina in 1961. This sweet-faced baby doll was popular for its real life look, light weight, body that could wiggle, and for its lovely pink and white costumes. The doll brought out the desire of a girl to identify with her mother.
2. Tiny Tears
Tiny Tears was a doll manufactured by the American Character Doll Company. She was produced from 1950 through 1968. After being filled with water from her baby bottle, the doll shed tears from tiny holes when her stomach was pressed. Tiny Tears gave expression to the compassionate nature of a child.
3. Chatty Cathy Doll
Chatty Cathy was a pull-string talking doll manufactured by the Mattel from 1959 to 1965. In 1960, a child had the choice of one of two outfits for it. In 1961 six extra outfits were sold for it with names like Party Dress, Nursery School Dress, Sleepy Time Pajamas, Playtime Shorts, and Party Coat. In 1963 Sunday Visit Dress and Sunny Day Capri Shorts were available. The doll fascinated children with its appealing voice.
4. Patti Playpal
Patti Playpal was produced by the Ideal Toy Company from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. Its head, arms, legs and torso were made from vinyl. At 36 inches tall the dolls were marketed as “companion dolls” to children, able to share clothing with their owners as if they were a real friend.
5. Barbie
Barbie needs no introduction. She has been a fashion doll manufactured by Mattel, Inc. since 1959. Barbie has many accessories and doll friends. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company’s most profitable line. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration.
1. Thumbelina Doll
The Ideal Toy Company borrowed the name “Thumbelina” from a fairy tale and began selling Thumbelina in 1961. This sweet-faced baby doll was popular for its real life look, light weight, body that could wiggle, and for its lovely pink and white costumes. The doll brought out the desire of a girl to identify with her mother.
2. Tiny Tears
Tiny Tears was a doll manufactured by the American Character Doll Company. She was produced from 1950 through 1968. After being filled with water from her baby bottle, the doll shed tears from tiny holes when her stomach was pressed. Tiny Tears gave expression to the compassionate nature of a child.
3. Chatty Cathy Doll
Chatty Cathy was a pull-string talking doll manufactured by the Mattel from 1959 to 1965. In 1960, a child had the choice of one of two outfits for it. In 1961 six extra outfits were sold for it with names like Party Dress, Nursery School Dress, Sleepy Time Pajamas, Playtime Shorts, and Party Coat. In 1963 Sunday Visit Dress and Sunny Day Capri Shorts were available. The doll fascinated children with its appealing voice.
4. Patti Playpal
Patti Playpal was produced by the Ideal Toy Company from the late 1950s to the early 1960s. Its head, arms, legs and torso were made from vinyl. At 36 inches tall the dolls were marketed as “companion dolls” to children, able to share clothing with their owners as if they were a real friend.
5. Barbie
Barbie needs no introduction. She has been a fashion doll manufactured by Mattel, Inc. since 1959. Barbie has many accessories and doll friends. Mattel has sold over a billion Barbie dolls, making it the company’s most profitable line. American businesswoman Ruth Handler is credited with the creation of the doll using a German doll called Bild Lilli as her inspiration.