Late 1950's Bent Knee Walker Ginny Doll

posted by janiesdolls on (4 years, 5 months ago)

The bent knee walker (BKW) Ginny Doll was created in 1957. Now she could walk and also sit down with her knees bent. She still had a large wardrobe with a few of her outfits matching Jill and Ginnette. Many of her outfits and accessories could be bought separately. Her wig could be blonde, brunette or red and come in a flip, a ponytail or in braids. Although Ginny was still a very popular doll, many feel that this new version of Ginny did not have the same high quality of the earlier ones. The facial coloring of the dolls was not so vibrant and her wigs could not be restyled as well as before. She did have many wonderful outfits with the beautiful 1957 formal gowns being highly sought after today.

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  • janiesdolls saved this to Dolls-from-the-1950s 4 years, 5 months ago
  • Posted by Ginny Welch 7 months, 3 weeks ago

    I have two Grace Putnam Bye-lo baby dolls. Both have bisque heads, eyes which open and close, and cloth bodies. My problem is that one need her eyes re-attached(they broke loose when she was accidentally dropped onto a carpeted floor), and the other needs her right hand replaced. Anyone know where I migh tbe able to have these repairs done?


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