Description: Here she is! The original, 1957, "ELOISE", cloth character doll from the series of books by Kay Thompson....ELOISE for every ♥ season! Adorable, 22" tall, all cloth, "Eloise" very FIRST version, (from the popular series of books by Kay Thompson) classic doll, circa 1957, with original, bright yellow yarn hair, long slender arms and legs, mask face with molded and painted features including pert little nose, mischievous glancing eyes, rosy cheeks and that famous smirking, one side turned up mouth. Designed by Bette Gould, after the original storybook character, "Eloise", who lived at the Plaza Hotel in New York City she has been a favorite childhood companion for over a generation. She wears all her original (tagged: ELOISE/Eloise LTD./American Char. Doll Corp., Brooklyn, N.Y.) clothing: a one-piece white cotton blouse with pleated collar, front placket with brass buttons, puff sleeves and attached bloomers beneath her navy blue, pleated felt jumper, original red hair ribbon. needs shoes and socks. She and her clothing are in good clean condition, her hair is thick and she has no damages or repairs, no stains. Her clothing is in excellent condition with no tears or stains and no odors as she is from a smoke free home (small rub on one cheek). She is such a difficult doll to find and one you will want to share and her stories with the next generation. Other items are not included and will be listed separately. Please note: nearly all of our items are antique or vintage (usually with some signs of wear due to usage and previous storage). We do our very best to describe and photograph them for you and do not repair, restring, repaint or enhance them in any way as most collectors prefer to find them in their original state. Let us know if we can help you with anything else. We have more antique and vintage dolls, dollhouse furniture and antique dollhouse dolls available, each listed separately. Please also visit our Ebay store! Please stop back often and Be sure to add me to your favorites list so that you will be among the first to find our next ebay treasures. We welcome your inquiries and gladly combine purchases to save you shipping costs and help stretch your "dolly budget". There is never a handling or packing fee. We do our best to describe our items well and want you to be happy with your purchase although we value everyone's unique set of values. We appreciate five-star reviews. We charge only the actual shipping costs (often less) and are deeply committed to giving every customer a "five-star" experience as we hope to become your first source for fine antique dolls and toys. If you are happy with your purchase, please leave us positive feedback and we will gladly return the favor. "Your satisfaction guaranteed" Happy Doll collecting, Proud to be a part of Ebay's 25 yearSellerbration
Price: 219 USD
Location: Sparta, New Jersey
End Time: 2025-01-02T14:44:53.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.45 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Artist: Bette Gould
Antique: No
Doll Hair Color: Blonde
Doll Hair Type: Straight, Varies
Occasion: All Occasions
Number of Pieces: 1
Custom Bundle: No
Year Manufactured: 1957
Item Length: 22 in
Vintage: Yes
Doll Size: 22 in
Personalize: No
Doll Gender: Girl Doll
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Features: Big Eyes, Vintage
Doll Complexion: Light
Handmade: No
Character: ELOISE
Signed: Yes
Material: Cloth
Set Includes: Doll
Age Level: adult collector
Franchise: ELOISE
Modified Item: No
Brand: American Character
Type: Doll
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Doll Eye Color: Black
Packaging: Without Packaging
Theme: Characters
Time Period Manufactured: 1950-1959
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Eloise at the Plaza
Product Line: American Char. Doll Corp.