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Tuesday, May 4, 2021

American Girl - Celebrating 35 Years

Topic: The historical Doll and Book Set Collections from Pleasant Company Era (American Girl Company predecessor) have been updated and re-released for a limited time by American Girl Company (Mattel).
Type: Education material, Education model (Doll & Book), History Education, American History Education, Toy Standard, English Language Education, Child and Adolescent Development, Child and Adolescent Wellness/Wellbeing, etc..
Quote: 'Celebrating 35 Years'
Date: May 04, 2021
Company: American Girl




35th Anniversary Collection - American Girl

Title: 35th Anniversary Collection

Date: May 04, 2021

Description: 'In celebration of our 35th birthday, the original American Girl dolls are back! Historical characters Addy Walker, Josefina Montoya, Molly McIntire, Kirsten Larson, Samantha Parkington, and Felicity Merriman all exemplify courage, resilience, and kindness. Whether one of them is your first American Girl doll or you’ve collected every one, each of these 18″ dolls for girls taught a little about history—and who a girl could be.' [American Girl Website; 2021]

Company: American Girl

Link: https://www.americangirl.com/shop/c/35-anniversary-dolls?icid=shop%3Efeaturette%3E35Anniversary%3EShop-now

Felicity Merriman's™ 35th Anniversary Collection - American Girl

Title: Felicity Merriman's™ 35th Anniversary Collection

Date: May 04, 2021

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Description:

Felicity was one of the first six dolls introduced by Pleasant Company, now American Girl. We’re celebrating our 35th anniversary with this special collection, which includes:

  • A Felicity™ doll that’s almost exactly like the one fans fell in love with in 1991! She has green eyes, and her red hair comes styled in a ponytail with pin curls at the sides.
  • A woven printed gown with a rose print and ruffle trim
  • A white cap with a satin ribbon 
  • An ivory satin hair ribbon she ties around her ponytail
  • A white cotton shift she wears under her dress
  • A pair of ivory woolen stockings
  • A pair of woven ribbon garters that tie around her stockings
  • A pair of black shoes with faux-brass buckles
  • A red brocade purse with a drawstring
  • A white cotton handkerchief with a lace edge
  • A coral beaded necklace
  • A reproduction colonial bit worth 12.5 cents on a paper card
  • Meet Felicity paperback book with the original book design

SKU#: HBG64

SKU: 'SKU#: HBG64'

Link: https://www.americangirl.com/shop/p/felicity-merrimans-35th-anniversary-collection-hbg64

Company: American Girl

Original Company: Pleasant Company

Kirsten Larson’s™ 35th Anniversary Collection - American Girl

Title: Kirsten Larson’s™ 35th Anniversary Collection

Date: May 4, 2021

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Description: 

Product Features

Kirsten was one of the first six dolls introduced by Pleasant Company, now American Girl. We’re celebrating the 35th anniversary of her launch with this special collection, which includes:

  • A Kirsten doll almost just like the original doll from 1986—she even has a neck string! She has light-blue eyes and straight blond hair with bangs that comes styled in two looped-up braids.
  • A blue calico dress with tiny red flowers, full sleeves, and a “grow stripe” at the bottom hem that could be let out as Kirsten got taller
  • A red striped apron with a pocket
  • A pair of white pantalettes with lace trim at the bottom and an elastic waist
  • A pair of striped knit socks
  • A pair of brown faux-leather boots
  • Two blue hairbows that are tied around her braids
  • A red-and-white-checked bonnet that ties under her chin
  • An embroidered fabric spoon bag with a strap so Kirsten can tie it around her waist
  • A wooden spoon she carries with her to eat
  • A white embroidered hankie
  • A faux-amber heart-shaped necklace
  • Meet Kirsten paperback book with the original book design

SKU#: GPM80

SKU: 'SKU#: GPM80'

Link: https://www.americangirl.com/shop/p/kirsten-larsons-35th-anniversary-collection-gpm80

Company: American Girl

Original Company: Pleasant Company 


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