~Woodruffe~
Sunday, January 20, 2008
The Treasures in the Trunk

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  This is a doll I bought at a second hand store. She is from about the 50's or 60's. She cost only five dollars. She has real hair and her eyes open and close. Her dress is her original outfit. The only mark she has is the letters "A.C." on the back of her head. A.C. stands for 'American Character' She is a Sweet Sue Doll. There are many styles of this doll. most were made in the 40's and 50's but some were made in the 60's. Her estimated price is is $50 to $165!  

  Has any one seen or had a doll like this before? I would like to now her date. She is very sweet looking. She is missing one shoe but that is all.

This is her.

This is an article from 1998 I found on the doll on line. I was looking for an Advertisement but could not find one, but this is good for comparison.

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This is a small figure I found at a Flea Market. I purchased it for a fifty cents since it had been broken and glued back together. It is a 20's or 30's figure made by GoldCastle of Japan. I know she is from around this time becuase Japan stopped making things for the United States during World War II until the middle of the 50's. I love the little dog.

This is the figure.

Well, I need to get some sleep. In the words of Ralph Waldo Emerson, "A friend is one before whom I may think aloud."

Sincerely,

~Mary-Ann~

(P.S. All the photos on the past "The Treasure in the Trunk" entries have been added, if any one wanted to view them.)


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Monday, January 21, 2008 - Hello Mary-Ann!

Posted by maa


The doll and the figurine are so cute! I love all of your old books in the background! Is your book the Secret Garden illustrated by Tasha Tudor? I love all of her illustrations!
Have a great day!
Belle~homesteadgirls


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Monday, January 21, 2008 - Oooo! I love old dolls!

Posted by Mistypearl


I love your Sweet Sue. She is so cute! I collect dolls, too, and have close to a hundred of them. I also collect cookbooks, from the early 1950's and up to today. I will have to post some of my dolly friends too!
Have a wonderful day, and thanks for sharing!
Mistypearl


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