Step back into the "Golden Age" of dolls with this stylish 1950s hard plastic beauty.
A quintessential example of the post-war toy boom, this fashion doll embodies the elegance and optimism of the 1950s. Manufactured during the industry's shift from fragile composition to durable hard plastic, she features the sophisticated "New Look" fashion sense popularized by designers like Christian Dior. With her bold striped satin-style dress and stylized hair, she is a stunning representation of mid-century department store dolls—often unmarked but produced with the same care as major brands like Ideal or Madame Alexander.
Why We Love It:
Mid-Century Fashion: Her outfit, featuring bold stripes and a satin-like sheen, perfectly captures the "Sunday Best" or party dress aesthetic of the 1950s.
Material Innovation: Made from hard plastic, this doll represents a key technological leap in toy history, offering a durability and smoothness that earlier dolls lacked.
Classic Features: From her stylized hair to her painted or sleep eyes, she possesses the distinct, bright-eyed expression that defines 1950s doll collecting.
The "Unmarked" Mystery: Many high-quality dolls from this era were produced for specific department stores without maker's marks, making them fascinating research pieces for collectors who love a mystery.
Product Details:
Era: 1950s
Material: Hard Plastic
Style: Fashion Doll / Character Doll
Features: Stylized hair, Painted or Sleep eyes, Jointed limbs
Outfit: Retro striped dress with satin finish
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