Rare 1930s Effanbee 15" Dy-Dee SUNTAN / BLACK / African American Baby Doll
 
This is a unique Effanbee Mold 1 Dy-Dee baby that has been completely restored as the authentic SUNTAN color doll that was offered in the 1937 Salesman Catalog. Retailers ordering their stock of dolls simply indicated their preference for this RARE color. I have had two of these original suntan dolls in my collection (sold sometime ago now), and they were the only two documented ones to have suirvived -- see my last photo showing my original 15" suntan baby.
 
Here is a restored baby dressed in a cotton day dress -- mommy made just for Dy-Dee Jane by some little girl's loving mama back in the 1930s -- pretty, fresh Spring 'violets' plaid print with a darling matching bonnet; great attention to tailoring and detail went into this simple but stylish dress set. I have added a pretty Spring yellow 'eiderdown' coat and bonnet set to complete her Easter outfit.  The coat and wide-brimmed bonnet are perfect for the colder months.
 
Dy-Dee is, of course, in MINT restored condition and has a replaced Effanbee body to compliment her coloring. The body is mint and a comparable size to an original Dy-Dee body featuring bent limbs and chubby features.
 
Rare opportunity to pickup a little friend to add to your dolly nursery.
 
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