Crumpet

Name: Crumpet

Made by and When: Kenner, 1971

Material: Soft vinyl head, rigid vinyl body

Height: 18 inches

Hair, Eyes, Mouth: Black rooted ear-length hair, brown sleep eyes with attached upper eyelashes, open smile with molded teeth

Clothes: White floral print blouse, green velour jumper, green vinyl Mary Jane shoes

Other: Designed to serve tea, Crumpet is battery-operated and has a pull string that activates the doll’s movement. Accessories include a party table, teapot and lid, four cups and saucers, and a special cookie plate. Black versions are rare.

Gallery 1 (Photos are courtesy of Phyllis L. Ellsworth, submitted for publication in Black Dolls, a Comprehensive Guide to Celebrating, Collecting, and Experiencing the Passion.)

Gallery 2 (Photographs are courtesy of David Spurgeon.)

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