You are purchasing an Betsy McCall Doll Holiday Outfit Rare 2nd Version Box 1958 8" Vintage. This is original Betsy from 1958 and is a very hard to find outfit especially the velveteen bonnet and bolero. This listing is for the bolero, bonnet hat, dress, panties, and box.Its all original and has the correct panties with the red elastic to it. Shown on a betsy torso which is not included I just wanted to give you an idea of how the outfit will display. Please read full description.
Details: No holes or tears on any of the pieces. Working snaps and the tie is long even on the hat. The velvet is good its not dried out and there is no worn out spots. The color of the panties elastic has changed to a deeper red like a bright brick and the bonnet ribbon is like a deep corral red it changes on its on from age its a normal flaw with 1950s red dyes. The threads to the snaps have also changed to a more lighter corral red. Both bonnet and bolero have fiber thread pick up from the cotton part of the outfit since it was kept together. I did not clean it off as I did not want to chance damaging it. The bolero has one pop stitch thread where the front bottom side edge connects to the back its minor and shown in picture #12. Dress and panties minor soil age pick up however neither are dingy coloring is nice on the red its not stains just like a minor pick up. The bias white trims on both pieces have some age soil spots stains which does have happen from age. The trim in areas have some minor red dye pick up from rubbing on the red and being sewn over the red see picture #7 it shows it in a close up. That happens with the red dye of the 50s its very hard to prevent that from happening especially when the white is sewn over the red. Its not super bright red spots more like a light red. The velvet has minor age soil but neither are dingy or stained up. There is a tiny spec size dirt spot stain on the hat toward the front side bottom edge shown in close ups. The back organdy snap trim has a piece of fabric sticking out inside the dress it is still attached its the one side sticking out inside. Elastic good in the panties few very minor pop stitches at the edge. Found a tiny pull thread in the pleat area of the dress.
The ribbon ties have very slight edge fray on the end and have some wrinkles from being tied no holes or tears.The ribbons are satin grosgrain not corduroy as described in Ausdalls book however Lisa Heino book properly describes it in her book. The box is missing its flaps has some small edge tears, some bends/crushes, some soil and some aging shown in the photos. The inner gold insert that holds the clothes is gone from the box. There is no shoes or socks included, one book says it included standard black shoes and socks the other does not so I am not sure which one is correct. None have an item # for holiday number 2 they say the box did not have a number on it. Since both flaps are missing I can not tell you if that is accurate are not. The outfit needs a slight pressing it does have some wrinkles. The outfit actually does not look displayed much or played with much. The majority of the flaws which are minor in my opinion look from age related or being stored such as the fiber pick up. The biggest flaw to me would be the aging soils stains on the trims most noticeable on collar and arm cuffs. However in my opinion it can be displayed with out laundering just depends on your preference. The outfit has not been cleaned or repaired. Overall a pretty displayable outfit. Pictures are taken in natural light I find it being closest to viewing it in person.
This 1956 Betsy McCall Doll may have been one your playthings? It’s the original Betsy McCall Doll in pristine condition, which also includes the original 1956 Betsy McCall Doll booklet. The Betsy McCall Doll booklet also is in pristine condition!
You may have played with this Betsy McCall Doll when you were a child! As the original doll from 1956, with original Betsy McCall book, it probably brings back lots of memories. The doll is rare, and especially the brunette doll with blue eyes. Obviously this original 1956 Betsy McCall Doll was a cherished playmate!
Along with the Betsy McCall Doll you’ll receive the original 1956 matching plaid dress, underpants, coat and shoes. The Betsy McCall Doll clothing included with the doll are all in excellent condition as well. The plaid dress and matching plaid coat are signature pieces.
The 1956 Betsy McCall Doll was created by the publisher of McCall's Magazine and designed to teach young girls the finer points of being a young lady! The Betsy McCall Doll booklet is like new! Not a tear, stain or rip. That is a rarity! As you review the booklet, you’ll see the subject matter that McCall’s thought was important for young ladies. Character development was a key theme and being kind and polite also were considered important topics.
Betsy McCall was first introduced as a paper doll in the May 1951 issue of McCall's magazine. In the magazine, Betsy was described as “five, going on six, and she lives in a little white house with a porch and a yard to play in. Her mother and daddy and Nosy, her puppy, live in the white house too.... Betsy and Nosy and Betsy’s friends play together all the time. And every month from now on they’ll come to play with you too.”
The paper doll character was so popular that McCall's went on to produce a collectible doll based on the original paper doll. The one featured here is the original play doll.
Both Ideal Toy Company and American Character produced Play-Pal size Betsy McCall dolls. Other companies that produced vintage versions of Betsy McCall include Horsman and Uneeda. Tonner Dolls, Inc. has been making Betsy McCall dolls since the 1990s. Vintage Betsy McCall dolls were produced from 1951 through 1963, and the modern Betsy McCall dolls have been produced since the late 1990s. Additionally, Betsy's cousins were also made into dolls like the Patti, Linda, and Sandy dolls.
Betsy McCall dolls have been made in many sizes. The doll featured here is the rare and classic 8-inch doll.
The classic 8-inch 1950s Betsy McCall dolls were made of hard vinyl; a few of the larger Betsy McCall dolls were made of a softer vinyl.
Specifics
- Character Family: Betsy McCall
- Non-Domestic Product: No
- Doll Size: 8in.
- Ethnicity: Caucasian
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- MPN: Betsy Mccall Clothing
- Doll Gender: Girl Doll
- 1950s Dolls: 1950s Dolls Clothes
- Condition: You are purchasing an Betsy McCall Doll Holiday Outfit Rare 2nd Version Box 1958 8" Vintage. This is original Betsy from 1958 and is a very hard to find outfit especially the velveteen bonnet and bolero. Its all original and has the correct panties with the red elastic to it. Shown on a betsy torso which is not included I just wanted to give you an idea of how the outfit will display. No holes or tears on any of the pieces. Working snaps and the tie is long even on the hat. The velvet is good its not dried out and there is no worn out spots. The color of the panties elastic has changed to a deeper red like a brick and the bonnet ribbon is like a deep corral red it changes on its on from age its a normal flaw. The threads to the snaps have also changed to a more lighter corral red. Both bonnet and bolero have fiber thread pick up from the cotton part of the outfit since it was kept together. I did not clean it off as I did not want to chance damaging it. See full Description:
- type3: Rare
- Modified Item: No
- Year: 1958
- American Character Betsy McCall: American Character Betsy McCall Clothes
- Restocking Fee: No
- doll: Betsy McCall
- Style: Dress Hat Bolero
- Features: Holiday
- Custom Bundle: No
- Item must be returned within: 30 Days
- Refund will be given as: Money Back
- Product Type: Clothing & Accessories
- Material: Satin, Velveteen
- Color: Red, Black
- Type: outfit
- is: 1950s Dolls
- All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
- Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
- type 3: In original box
- also: American Character Betsy McCall Holiday Outfit
- Brand: American Character
- American Character: American Character Betsy McCall
- Outfit: Holiday
- Packaging: Original (Opened)