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Claudie Wells Doll and Book

American Girl Claudie Wells represents a 9-year-old girl growing up in Harlem, NY, inspired by the artists of that era. #americangirl #claudiewells #aghistoricaldollseries #harlemrenaissancedoll

HBCyoU Dolls

HBCyoU dolls in various roles introduce children to historically black colleges and universities. #HBCU #HBCUdoll #PurposeToys #blackdolls

Name: Nia Made by and When: Brains and Beauty Dolls, 2021 Material: Artist-doll-type vinyl head, arms, legs, and breastplate; the dark brown cloth mid-torso houses a removable voice box in a zippered back section. Marks: Body tag reads: Brains and Beauty Dolls 2021 / Distributed by: Brains and Beauty Dolls, LLC / Voorhees, NJ 08043,Continue reading “Brains and Beauty Nia”

Makena Williams and Book

Name: Makena Williams and Book Made by and When: American Girl, 2021 Material: Vinyl head, arms, and legs; cloth body Marks: (Head) ©AMERICAN GIRL; the cloth body tag reads: American Girl / 2017 / REG. NO. PA-9679 (HK) / MADE IN CHINA / SURFACE WASHABLE / LAVABLE UNIQUEMENT EN SURFACE / CE / 1186 MJ,Continue reading “Makena Williams and Book”

18-Inch Dolls by Alexander Dolls

Name: 18-inch Dolls by Alexander Dolls Made by and When: 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014, 2015, and 2019 Material: Vinyl heads, upper torsos, arms, and legs. The rest of the body is cloth. Marks on Each: Mia Bella—(Head) Alexander Doll Company/©2004; Alexander Doll Company (on body tag) [a copyright year of 2007 was on the doll’sContinue reading “18-Inch Dolls by Alexander Dolls”

Brains and Beauty Malia and Khari

Name: Malia and Khari Made by and When: Brains and Beauty Dolls; released in 2017 and 2018, respectively Material: Artist-doll-type vinyl heads, arms, legs, and breastplates; their cloth mid torsos house their removable voice boxes in a zippered back section. Malia has a medium brown complexion; Khari’s complexion is lighter. Marks: Brains Beauty (on theContinue reading “Brains and Beauty Malia and Khari”

American Girl Melody Ellison

Name: Melody Ellison Made by and When: American Girl, 2016 Material: Vinyl head, arms, and legs; cloth body Height: 18 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Black shoulder-length wig with bangs and flipped ends/brown sleep eyes/smiling mouth with two upper teeth Clothes: Wears yellow and turquoise houndstooth, sleeveless dress with turquoise collar, turquoise bow underneath the collar and oneContinue reading “American Girl Melody Ellison”

American Girl Cécile Rey

Name: Cécile Rey Made by and When: American Girl, 2011 Material: Vinyl head, arms, and legs; cloth body Height: 18 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Dark brown wig with spiral curls accented with two white ribbons on the sides/ hazel sleep eyes/open mouth with two upper teeth Clothes: Turquoise satin-like dress trimmed in black velvet with white V-shapedContinue reading “American Girl Cécile Rey”

American Girl Addy 1864

Photographs courtesy of Alisa Williams Name: Addy Walker 1864 Made by and When: Pleasant Company, 1993 Material: Vinyl with brown cloth body Marks: ©PLEASANT COMPANY /148 / 16 Height: 18 inches Hair/Eyes/Mouth: Dark brown textured Kanekalon wig styled in a loose French braid/dark brown sleep eyes/smiling mouth with two upper teeth Clothes: Original pink stripedContinue reading “American Girl Addy 1864”