Description
Step into mid-century elegance with this charming vintage 1950s hard plastic fashion doll, styled in a full formal Southern belle gown. Perfect for vintage decor, nostalgic bridal accents, or retro doll collectors, this piece captures the romantic styling and craftsmanship of postwar American design. The unmarked mold features arm joints, rooted reddish-brown hair, crisp painted facial details, and molded painted shoes that remain structurally sound.
What’s included: the original 8” doll complete with a satin-finish damask-style gown featuring pink/peach lace trim and heavy fringe, with periwinkle nylon net veil, striped cotton bloomers, and vintage white painted shoes.
Condition is pre-owned vintage consistent with decades of storage and gentle use. The gravity-fed sleep-eye mechanism is currently stuck open (a common wear point in 1950s hard plastic dolls) but offers a wonderful restorer project. Expect light fabric soiling, natural creasing, and mild fraying along the gown hem fringe and hat netting. No cracks, breaks, or repaired joints are present. Ideal for display restoration, vintage wedding styling, or as a nostalgic collector piece that celebrates mid-century doll craftsmanship.
• Unmarked 1950s hard plastic sleep-eye fashion doll with articulated joints
• Complete original formal outfit: satin-finish gown, lace/fringe trim, veiled, bloomers & molded shoes
• Rooted reddish-brown hair, crisp painted facial features, and tan/peach skin tone
• Sleep-eye mechanism currently stuck open (potential restorer project; no plastic damage noted)
• Pre-owned vintage condition: arm joints intact, no cracks or breaks, with expected age wear on hem fringe & veil netting
• Era: Circa 1950s mid-century American manufacturing
• Materials: Hard plastic body/face, rooted synthetic hair, damask/brocade fabric gown, nylon netting, lace & cord trim
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