Antique and Vintage

	Dwight Keith. 1953 play doll, maker and doll name unknown. Bought at Montgomery Wards in Danville IL on January 7, 1954 for $12.95 by me, age 4, accompanied by my Mom with funds I saved from chores performed for parents and any neighbor willing to help me buy the doll I wanted for Christmas, 1953, that was beyond my parents means. Dwight was named after a new baby in the neighborhood, on Baldwin Street , in Danville IL . My favorite doll and the only doll I kept to move to Arizona in 1963. Unmarked hard plastic head with Rock-a-bye eyes. Eyes broken then lost in late 50s, replaced with hazel sleep eyes in about 1975. Molded hair shows wear from play. Two upper teeth, felt tongue. Vinyl arms and legs, plastic coated cloth body, very played with (chewed fingers, crude stitching--probably by me--to repair shoulder and hip areas), 24” long. Cry box works occasionally. Original costume was a pink corduroy snowsuit with attached booties and mittens and matching cap. Probably also had underclothing, perhaps a onesie. All original clothing lost since the 50s.
	Dwayne Kevin. Same doll as Dwight Keith (above) but hardly played with. 1953 play doll, maker and doll name unknown. Unmarked hard plastic head with original blue Rock-a-bye eyes. Molded hair, two upper teeth, felt tongue. Vinyl arms and legs, plastic coated cloth body, 24” long. Working cry box. Bought on eBay--when I saw this doll and knew it was Dwight's twin, I HAD to have him and was thrilled that he was in such excellent condition. I tend to dress them similarly.
	Dward Kenneth. Same doll as Dwight Keith and Dwayne Kevin (above). 1953 play doll, maker and doll name unknown. Unmarked hard plastic head with replaced gray eyes. Molded hair, two upper teeth, felt tongue. I found only the head and have been unable to find a body so Dward's body is a modern vinyl and cloth kit, generally used for reborning. My first attempt at painting with heat set paints. Not great, but better than nothing!
	Bubbles. c. 1924. Marked "1924, Effanbee Dolls, Walk, Talk, Sleep, Made in USA”. Manufactured by Effanbee. 18" tall, cloth body and legs with composition head, shoulder plate and arms, disc-flanged limbs, original non-working crier. She can suck her fingers (finger position is an identifying feature). Blue/gray tin litho sleep eyes, painted lashes, molded tongue. Purchased at Valparaiso, IN doll show.
	Bubbles. c. 1924. Marked ”Effanbee, Bubbles, Copr. 1924, Made in USA”. Manufactured by Effanbee. 22” tall, cloth body with composition head, shoulder plate, arms and legs. Painted lashes, blue/gray tin litho sleep eyes, two upper teeth, molded tongue. Original tagged dress, bonnet, slip, socks, and shoes. Shoes are cream oilcloth, with white cotton socks. Purchased at Phoenix, AZ doll show.
	ByeLo Baby. c. 1924. Marked ”Corp by Grace S. Putnum, Made in Germany ” on back of porcelain head. The Million Dollar Baby. 18 long, 15 1/2” head circumference, Original marked cloth body with frog legs, celluloid hands. Painted lashes, blue sleep eyes. Purchased on eBay.
	My Dream Baby. c. 1920s. Marked ”AM Germany / 341/8” on back of porcelain head. By Armand Marseille. 22” long, 16” head circumference, Original cloth body with frog type legs, porcelain hands. Painted lashes, blue sleep eyes, red dots in nostrils and corners of eyes. Purchased on eBay.
	Baby Beautiful by Ideal, 1938, 20" long, composition head, arms and legs, cloth body, non-working cryer. Baby has flirty sleep eyes, that are crystallized, with real upper lashes, open mouth with two teeth and felt tongue. All original with no restoration, original organdy dress, onesie, bonnet, and booties. Vintage socks and slip added. Purchased on eBay.
	Composition baby by Molly'es (Mollye Goldman), who purchased unmarked dolls from other companies and then dressed them. All original, never played with. She is marked with a cloth tag on the bottom side of her right leg. Composition head with molded painted hair, sleep eyes and a painted closed mouth, 18" long. The clothing is perfect, made of organdy with satin ribbon trim and amazing details like embroidered pattern near the 25" long gown hem and multiple layers of lace ruffles on the bonnet. Original matching long sleeved slip, flannel diaper, undershirt, knit socks with ribbon ties. The under garments appear to have never been removed. Purchased on eBay.
	Honey. c. 1928. Marked “Acme Toy Co.” 24" long, composition flange head, full arms, bent legs to above the knees, jointed at shoulders and hips. Cloth body and upper legs. Molded painted blond hair, gray tin sleep eyes, open mouth with two upper teeth, two dimples. Lower lip and tongue molded together. Purchased on eBay.
	Baby Brite, 22" long, 1928 composition flange head and limbs, stuffed cloth body, molded painted blonde hair, gray celluloid sleep eyes, open mouth with two upper teeth, slight dimples on each side of mouth, can put her right index finger in her mouth. Marked: Madame Hendren Doll. Purchased on at Puyallup, WA doll show March 2009.
	Baby Brite, 18" long, 1928 composition flange head and limbs, stuffed cloth body, molded painted blonde hair, gray celluloid sleep eyes, open mouth with two upper teeth, slight dimples on each side of mouth, can put her right index finger in her mouth. Marked: Madame Hendren Doll. Original dress, bonnet, shoes and socks. Slip and undies added.
	Unmarked baby doll, composition head, full arms and legs, cloth body with non-working cryer. Molded curly hair, two teeth and felt tongue, flirty eyes, 22 inches long. Original dress, slip, shoes and socks, and pink long coat. Vintage bonnet and diaper added. Purchased on eBay.
	ByeLo Baby. c. 1924. Marked ”Corp by Grace S. Putnum, Made in Germany” on back of porcelain head. 12” long, 10 1/2” head circumference. Original marked cloth body with frog legs, perfect celluloid hands. Painted lashes, brown sleep eyes. Purchased on eBay.
	ByeLo Baby. c. 1924. Marked ”Corp by Grace S. Putnum, Made in Germany” on back of porcelain head. 16” long, 13” head circumference, Original marked cloth body with frog legs, Celluloid hands with one broken finger on the right and 3 on the left. Painted lashes, brown sleep eyes. Head has been repaired but not visible on the exterior. Purchased at Valparaiso, IN doll show.
	Dimples. c. 1928 Marked “© E.I.H. CO. INC”. 16" tall, 11” head circumference. Composition flange head and arms and legs on a cloth body, molded painted hair, blue/gray sleep eyes, open smiling mouth with two teeth. Purchased on eBay.
	Vanta Baby. Marked "Vanta Baby/Amberg" By Louis Amberg & Sons. Composition, 18" tall, 13 1/2” circumference head, cloth body jointed at the hips and shoulders, curved composition arms and legs, molded painted hair, blue/gray sleep eyes, open mouth with two teeth. Purchased at Columbia, SC Doll Show.
	Baby Hendren. c. 1918. marked “Baby Hendren” on back of the head. Manufactured by Averill Manufacturing Company, New York. 20" long, 14” head circumference, composition head, arms, lower legs and cloth body, blue tin sleep eyes, full real upper lashes, painted lower lashes, open mouth with two upper and two lower teeth, and tongue, molded, painted hair, dimple in her chin. Purchased at Columbia, SC doll show.
	Two 18” Tiny Tears from American Character. On the left is a near mint Tiny Tears with Rock-a-Bye eyes, dark brown hair, excellent color, original dress and panties. Purchased at Mrs. D’s Dolls in Blaine, MN. On the right is a hands down Tiny Tears with reddish brown hair and sleep eyes in an original romper. Purchased on eBay. Both marked American Character Doll/Pat. No. 2675644. Both are wearing original Tiny Tears outfits and are shown in a Tiny Tears playpen with pad. and heart-shaped bottle holder tied to the side.