Today’s “Doll of the Day” image is Ideal’s Crissy doll.
Do you have one? Do you wish you did?
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My mom gave me a Crissy doll when I was 12 years old in 1978 from my older cousin’s house. The previous homeowner’s daughter must have had that doll. I was also given an African American Baby Crissy doll for Christmas in 1974.
If you still have them, they’re worth a pretty penny on eBay — especially the African American versions!
Always wanted a crissy doll as a kid but never got one so I found my first doll on ebay over 15 years ago and I now have over 100 crissy family dolls and have been sewing and restoring them since.
Oh wow, Susan! Do you have a YouTube channel or other social media, where people who collect the Crissy family dolls can follow you? If so, feel free to leave it here in the comments!
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I’m 57 and received my Crissy, with the orange dress, when I was about 6-7 and LOVED her til I was about 12-13. I believe she was lost during a house move 🙁
I was stoked to recently find out a g/f of mine has her doll along with Velvet. She was buying clothes on ebay and spending a small fortune. After discovering your patterns, I have been busy making some clothes to give as a gift. I am even trying to stay true to the era and have found some fabulous fabric.