Tina

Name:  Tina

Made by and When: Debbie Richmond/MasterPiece Galleries, 2000

Material:  Felt

Marks: A white label sewn to the doll’s back is signed in gold: Debbie Richmond / ©2000 / #008/1000

Height: 19 inches

Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Brown curly wig of synthetic fibers, brown side-glancing painted eyes, closed mouth with dark lip color

Clothes: Wears a yellow felt dress, white half-slip and pantalettes, white lace anklet socks, beige Mary Jane shoes; has a yellow organza hair ribbon; holds a tan teddy bear 

Other: The doll’s head tilts in the direction of the side-glancing eyes. Made in a limited edition of 1000, this doll is number 0008 in the edition. A doll stand, a hangtag, a certificate of authenticity, a full-length photo of the doll holding a different bear, and a 2000 Host Choice Award blue ribbon were included. Originally sold through the Home Shopping Network, this doll was possibly named for show host, Tina Berry.

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