Description
This listing features a Vintage Linda Williams Doll, a nostalgic mail-in premium distributed by Post Cereal circa 1959–1960. Modeled after the cast of the beloved television series Make Room for Daddy (later retitled The Danny Thomas Show), this hard vinyl figure stands approximately 14 to 15 inches tall with ball-jointed articulation, rooted brown hair, and inset “sleepy” eyes. Originally available for roughly $2.00 plus box tops, these dolls remain iconic artifacts of mid-century pop culture marketing and television tie-ins, often attributed to Kenner Products manufacturing contracts.
Condition is Fair to Good, making this piece ideal for restoration enthusiasts, doll hospitals, or collectors seeking a project with authentic character. The doll wears its original red-and-white gingham check dress with a white ruffled Peter Pan collar; the fabric is intact with age-appropriate wrinkling. Please note this lot includes the doll only: shoes and socks are missing. Visual wear is present consistent with age, including vinyl yellowing on limbs, face paint mottling, hair frizz/thinning at the roots, and sticky or cloudy sleepy eyes—a common defect caused by adhesive degradation over decades.
An excellent opportunity for hunters of specific cereal premiums, vintage TV memorabilia collectors, or hobbyists looking for a restoration challenge. This mold captures the style of late-1950s promotional toys and offers a tangible connection to classic American television history. Inspect photos carefully for construction details and wear patterns before bidding. A genuine piece of 1950s merchandise waiting for TLC to return it to former glory.
• Height: Approximately 14 to 15 inches tall
• Dress: Original Red-and-White Gingham Check with White Ruffled Collar
• Articulation: Ball-Jointed Arms and Legs with Flesh-Tone Vinyl Limbs
• Eyes: Inset “Sleepy” Mechanism (Note: Exhibits Sticky/Cloudy Defect)
• Hair: Rooted Brown Synthetic, Side Parted
• Era: 1959–1960 Post Cereal Mail-In Premium
• Condition: Fair to Good Used; Restoration/Repair Project
• Missing Items: Shoes and Socks Not Included
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