Vintage 18” Vogue TOP KNOT Baby Dear doll, first issued in 1960, designed by Eloise Wilkins.
 
"This is the second of a set of twins -- The STARS of my collection" unplayed with Condition -- with all original beautiful Top Knots
 
 
-- RARE TOP KNOT ISSUED ONE SINGLE YEAR only~ Referenced on page 263 in the Vogue Doll Book
 
Gorgeous healthy glow to her lovely face with very light blonde hair, and an immaculately clean body.  If you have ever tried to photograph and ‘capture’ the true color of a Baby Dear’s hair, you know it depends on the lighting and angle; this baby has pretty very light blonde hair and it is just lovely!
 
Baby will come with a perfect copy of her Baby Dear wrist tag...
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HER EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL BABY DEAR 'BIRTH CERTIFICATE'...her name is JESSICA
 
This happy baby is in near mint and unplayed with condition — fat and sassy, she sits up comfortably and poses ‘oh so many ways’. She comes ALL ORIGINAL with her original outfit -- rosebud cotton jersey kimono, white cotton 'side-tie' undershirt, and fluffy white flannel diaper with 'star dot' snaps. Though not issued with booties, I will add a nice pair of crochet booties to keep her little chubby feet cozy and warm. 
 
EVERYTHING ABOUT HER IS MINT... she is one of a set of identical twins --
SHE HAS NEVER BEEN PLAYED WITH and is immaculately clean, with only the indication of her original BURP mechanism leaving a light outline to show it is STILL THERE and WORKING -- soft and such a beautiful little sound. Her 'burp' bulb inside is intact inside and works perfectly!! She is absolutely stunning and adorable.
 
Her beautiful baby head is PERFECT. Her hair is PERFECT and full with NO RESTORATIONS at all.
 
THE MOST MINT YOU WILL FIND WITHOUT A BOX...
 
 
Her baby fine hair truly makes her look like a real newborn and a favorite in my nursery.. She is absolutely adorable -- as you know Top Knots are almost impossible to find having been made only ONE YEAR -- and with her original outfit she is truly exceptional . Her cloth stuffed body is squeezably soft and cuddly with just enough 'drape' to her neck to remind you she is a 'new baby' and needs you to comfort her. She is marked with her cloth Vogue tag at the nape of her neck; and, she is appropriately stamped at the back of her leg 'E. Wilkins / 1960' to attest to her authenticity.
 
Whether this is your first Vogue Baby Dear, or one you have been seeking to add to your nursery collection, you will find her irresistible -- you will LOVE her, pick her up, dress her and cuddle her -- she will take you back to simpler times and you will feel like a little girl again. If you collect them, you know they are much like potato chips, and cannot be resisted or denied. Dress them often, as they look charming and enjoy being fussed over.
 
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