Description
Treasure your nursery memories or add a rare piece to your vintage doll collection with this exquisite Early Ideal Toy Company Mold #8 Baby Doll. Dating from the late 1950s to mid-1960s, this collectible infant features sleepy eyes that gently lower when laid down, capturing authentic baby realism. The doll showcases a charming compressed-face sculpt with puffed cheeks, molded red lips, and rooted auburn-blonde mohair hair over a cloth cap base.
This listing includes the all-vinyl doll wearing a beautiful pale ivory satin-finish formal gown with delicate lace trim, accompanied by a matching lace bonnet tied securely under the chin. The vinyl is in good vintage condition with smooth skin free of cracks or orange staining; embossing on the back is crisp and clearly marked “IDEAL DOLL 8.” The wearable accessories show age-appropriate wrinkling and slight textile yellowing consistent with their era but remain structurally sound with no tears, or heavy shedding.
Perfect for collectors of Mid-Century Modern nursery decor, Ideal Baby Face and Boopsie line enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a genuine vintage Christening doll gift. The functional sleepy-eye mechanism makes this a wonderful interactive display piece or cherished keepsake that captures the craftsmanship of mid-century American doll-making. Please view all photos closely as they are part of the description and represent the item exactly. Thank you for looking!
FEATURES:
• Brand & Mold: Ideal Toy Company, Mold #8 (Marked “IDEAL DOLL 8” on back of neck)
• Era: Late 1950s to Mid-1960s American Manufacturing
• Size: Approximately 7~8 inches tall
• Materials: All-vinyl construction with rooted mohair wig and vintage satin-finish textiles
• Key Feature: Working gravity-operated sleepy eyes functional (slightly sticky)
• Face Sculpt: Compressed face with puffed cheeks, molded red lips, and pale peach vinyl skin
• Attire Includes: Pale ivory/crème floor-length formal gown with white lace trim
• Accessories: Matching lace bonnet tied securely under the chin; all pieces included as photographed
• Condition Notes: Good vintage condition; vinyl smooth with no cracks or orange staining
• Wear Details: Garments show age-appropriate wrinkling and slight textile yellowing but are structurally sound
• Embossing Check: “IDEAL DOLL 8” marking is crisp, clear, and fully legible
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