American Character Tiny Tears  15"
Item # D-AC-15TTBL    ~SOLD!~
This is the mid-sized version of the Tiny Tears made by this  company in the late 1950s and she has the harder to find light honey blond hair.  She is in overall very nice condition and her facial coloring is vibrant.  She does have a noticeable cheek rub on her right cheek (see photo below).

She has a hard rubber head with rooted scull cap wig of dense, coarse curly saran.  Vinyl body, palms face each other. Made between 1959-1961.  She is wearing an original Tiny Tears dress and bonnet but is missing the panties and the shoes.
Marked on back of head:  Amer. Char. Doll/Pat. No. 2675644

She has nice facial coloring overall, but does have a few rubs on her cheeks.  Eyes are greenish blue and lashes are thick as shown in close-up photos.

Because this doll was made towards the end of the 50s, she was made with an all vinyl body.  This is a plus in that the early rubber bodies have a tendency to crack or collapse.  Her body will hold up well.  

This doll has what is known as "rock-a-bye" eyes which is a desirable feature sought after by collectors. Her eyes stay open when you lay her down and will close slowly if you rock her back and forth.  She makes a cry noise if you squeeze her tummy.  Do not know if she can still cry tears as I do not have her bottle to feed her.

FULL VIEW
(doll stand for display only, not include)

All original buttons on dress front & back, are present.

FULL VIEW Nude
All vinyl body in great shape

Overall she has a very nice body with good even coloring.  Fingers and toes have no chew marks. Her hair is full, made of dense curly saran. There are some minor glue discoloration stains at edge of wig cap which is very typical of these dolls but is hidden with the style.

Dress is vintage, I have not tried to wash it.  No rips or tears in dress or lace trim, but there is a little minor staining on the back of the dress.   

BACK VIEW Nude
Shows water exit "wetting" hole.

Is this the Tiny Tears that you remember having as a child? She would love to come and live with you.  Or, this lovely HONEY BLOND Tiny Tears would make a fine addition to any Tiny Tears collection.  A real American CLASSIC!