Historical Girl Doll, 18 Inches, in a Checked Taffeta Dress with a Keepsake Book and Period Accessories
This historical girl doll brings a 1904 New York character into imaginative play through her checked taffeta outfit, period accessories and paperback keepsake guide. The 18-inch Samantha Parkington doll from American Girl pairs a soft cotton body with movable vinyl head and limbs for arranging poses and storytelling scenes.
Brown eyes and dark-brown wavy hair with bangs complement her burgundy, brown and ivory dress. A matching hairbow, burgundy hat and pink purse add details to dress-up stories, while Samantha’s Keepsake Guide introduces favorite places, early products and everyday life in the early 1900s.
Features
- Movable head and limbs allow different poses during storytelling.
- Pleated taffeta dress features puff sleeves and a burgundy ribbon belt with a waist buckle.
- Period accessories include a bow-shaped brooch, purse, embroidered hankie and reproduction penny in a paper envelope.
- Paperback keepsake guide includes educational material about the early 1900s.
- Anniversary packaging is inspired by the original box design.
Specifications
- Product type: Girl doll with book and accessories
- Height: 18 inches
- Character: Samantha Parkington
- Historical setting: New York in 1904
- Body: Soft cotton body; smooth vinyl head and limbs
- Eyes: Brown
- Hair: Dark-brown wavy hair with bangs, styled half up with a bow
- Dress: Burgundy, brown and ivory checked taffeta
- Book: Samantha’s Keepsake Guide paperback
- Included accessories: Matching taffeta hairbow; burgundy hat; golden metal bow-shaped brooch with heart pendant; pink purse with golden clasp and chain; white lace-trimmed floral embroidered hankie; reproduction penny in a paper envelope
- Included footwear and undergarments: Black Mary Jane shoes; black knit ribbed tights; white cotton bloomers with an elastic waist
- Age: 8 years and up
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is the historical girl doll, and can she be posed?
The historical girl doll is 18 inches tall and has a movable head and limbs. Her body is soft cotton, while her head and limbs are smooth vinyl.
What comes with the doll besides her dress?
The doll includes a paperback keepsake guide, matching hairbow, hat, brooch, purse, hankie and reproduction penny in an envelope. Black Mary Jane shoes, ribbed tights and white cotton bloomers complete her outfit.
What period does the included keepsake guide explore?
Samantha’s Keepsake Guide explores the early 1900s through educational material, favorite places and historical scenes. It also shows some of Samantha’s first products made in 1986.
What age is this doll intended for?
This 18-inch historical girl doll is intended for ages 8 and up.