From the Virginia Historical Society's Toys exhibition:
To the left you see examples of some popular dolls of the 1950's, including the little pigtailed Ginny Doll in the front. My research found "the first plastic Ginny products were marked “VOGUE” on their heads and “VOGUE DOLL” on their bodies, sometimes including a patent number.
The series of miniature toddlers in stylish adult clothing was sold in packaging that read “Fashion Leaders in Doll Society.” The success of the Ginny dress-up dolls allowed Vogue to expand and create tiny shoes, handbags, eyeglasses, jewelry, and more. By 1954, the dolls incorporated more realistic features, such as sleeping eyes or jointed walking legs, and accessories like a tiny stuffed terrier by Steiff."
The two Ginny dolls on the right were my personal favorites, especially because a dear family friend created a whole wardrobe for them one Christmas.
I loved these two so much, I just couldn't pass them on to my daughter or granddaughter, neither of whom really cared much for dolls. Maybe by the time they inherit them, they will have monetary worth as well as sentimental value!
