Description
This rare 1940s Ruth Gibbs Godey’s Little Lady Doll Play Set delivers a complete mid-century American interactive experience. The lot includes two hybrid porcelain-and-cloth dolls, the original elongated wardrobe box / functional pattern instruction board featuring red ink sewing templates for blouses, skirts, and bonnets. Also included are three period cotton garments: a brown vine-pattern blouse, cream muslin bloomers, and a red daisy-print dress with off-shoulder trim. Designed in Flemington, NJ, this set was marketed as both an educational sewing tool and a durable play companion for young collectors.
The set is in good vintage condition with honest signs of age. The glazed porcelain heads and limbs show typical surface grime from decades of storage and would benefit from gentle cleaning. The original cardboard box is very worn but remains presentable. Three clothing pieces are included, though the white bloomers require washing and the red dress shows natural hem fraying and a tear.
Perfect for vintage toy collectors, doll historians, or educators seeking authentic mid-century Americana. The complete wardrobe set and interactive pattern board make this an excellent addition to any collection or a unique base for conservation and display projects. Ships carefully in custom packaging to preserve every original detail.
• Hybrid construction: glazed porcelain heads/limbs with padded cloth torso
• Era: Circa 1940s, manufactured in Flemington, NJ (Wardley Company era)
• Dimensions: Dolls approx. 8 inches tall; wardrobe box expands to full pattern board
• Condition: Good vintage state; porcelain requires cleaning, red dress shows natural wear/fraying
• Materials: Glazed china/porcelain, cloth body, period cotton garments, cardboard box/board
• Contents: Two dolls, original labeled box/ red ink pattern instruction board, 3 interchangeable garments
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