Vtg 1940s - 50s Sweet Effanbee Dy Dee Baby Doll 15 " NEAR Brn Eyes Wets BIN
Item History & Price
This darling Dy-dee Baby is 15" long, and made by the Effanbee company. I have to admire the beautiful sculpting of this vintage baby, and her big brown sleep eyes. I don't think even the most expensive new baby doll has the charm of the vintage Dydee. This baby has survived the years well, with a minimum of wear and tear. She has a composition head with applied rubber ears, and a squishy, heavy rubber body. She was meant to drink and wet, and she has ...a rubber plug on her bottom to accomodate that. Please note that this auction is only for the 15" baby; the larger Dy-Dee pictured in the last photo will be available in another auction soon.
The face paint is lovely on this doll, with rosy chubby cheeks. The delicate brows and lower eyelashes are there. The amber/brown eyes are clear and open and shut well. All the upper hair lashes are there. There are 3 tiny rubs on the front of the painted hair. The applied rubber ears are in good shape. On the right side of the back of the head, is a small 1/4" paint rub.
The baby's body has avoided the typical drying out and disintegration that happens often to these dolls. I like the heavy, soft feeling of the rubber body. There is some light soil on the body, especially on the feet and toes, that could use some cleaning.The legs are a bit floppy, more so on the right side, but they do hold poses. The pink dress is newer and closes with velcro in back.
This sweet Dy-Dee will look great in your vintage doll display! See my other auctions for lots of vintage dolls, a Shirley Temple doll, a Dionne quintuplet, Patsy Jr., and vintage Barbie doll and clothing lots. I'm happy to combine shipping for multiple purchases.
