Vintage 1961, American Character, Betsy McCall doll all original, 29" ballerina

Description

Heavens to BETSY!
part of our American dolls celebration....
Here is every little girl's dream playmate, "
Betsy McCall
", doll from
American Character Doll Company
, circa 1961. Measuring 29" tall (catalogues stated she was 30") she is almost life-size and sold
only until 1962
as she was quite expensive for the time. With her multitude of joints she could assume nearly every position imaginable! It was advertised by the manufacturers that she could actually even balance on one leg! She also appeared in many
McCall's Magazine
photos posing in child-like activities and was an
advertising doll
for
McCall
. She is in exceptionally clean condition and capable of being posed in so many ways. With a full head of luxurious long, medium brown, curly rooted hair with thick bangs (no trim or missing plugs) she has the famous "impish smile", big blue sleep eyes with inset eyelashes, brows and soft cheek blush of a real child. M
arked in circle:
McCall/1961/Corp.©
on her neck, she has
joints at her waist, wrists, ankles, hips, upper thighs and shoulders with a swivel head
. She wears her original three-piece, pink satin and tulle ballerina costume with pink tights and gold leatherette ballet slippers with ties. See her in, "
Betsy McCall Collector's Guide
"-Van Ausdale. She has no cracks or splits, (one foot has repair covered by her pink tights) no chew marks or stains and no odors as she is from a smoke free home. Her costume has some tears in the tulle due to play wear. Her big sisters, cousin "Sandy McCall", "Tiny Betsy" (s), "Daddy's Girl" and other doll friends are
not
included and each
listed separately.
Visit us for more vintage
Betsy McCall dolls
of every size including some
rare versions as well as original clothing!
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