In 1951 the Ideal Doll Company manufactured a very cute 22″ doll named Saucy Walker. She became very popular because she walked and was able to stand by herself. This happy faced doll cried and had sleep eyes that were “flirty” (her eyes would move from side to side). Her wigs were braided and could [...]

Another highly sought after Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy collectible is the Camel With The Wrinkled Knees. Georgene Novelties had a version that resembled the actual character in the early story books. The camel was brown with a colored blanket. Knickerbocker’s version (1960-1970′s) was light blue polyester fabric with a red felt harness. In the [...]

During the 1940′s and the 1950′s, Georgene Novelties created many cloth dolls. They are most noted for their famous and very collectible Raggedy Ann and Raggedy Andy dolls. Another one of my favorite Georgene Dolls is the comic strip character “Little Lulu”. These dolls were cloth with a painted mask face. These very cute dolls [...]

Since I published my first article on the Amosandra Doll a year and a half ago, I have received many wonderful stories and comments about this very beloved little rubber baby doll. The common thread in most of the stories is her terrible rubber deterioration. I had mentioned that I had previously sold the wonderful [...]