Vintage Nancy Ann Story Book Doll - Red Haired in Original Clothing - 1940s Collectible Doll

This is an adorable Nancy Ann Story Book doll. She's from the 1940s, in her original dress and in great condition, however, her dress could use a wash.

We found some history of the company on nancyanndolls website. Nancy Ann Dolls were first made 1936 by Nancy Ann Abbott. It's said she started the company with $125, and operated it out of her apartment. Nancy Ann Dressed Dolls was incorporated on February 23, 1937 in San Francisco, California. By 1942, the company claimed a million dollar gross yearly income, and, in the 1950s, top production of dolls reached 12,000 per day. In late 1945, the company's name was changed to Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Inc. The first dolls made were small 3-3/4" bisque baby dolls from the "Hush-a-Bye" collection with the doll bodies made in Japan. The 5" Storybook dolls began being produced in late 1936. Doll bodies began being made in California in 1939. Artists painted the facial features, therefore, giving each doll its own special look. By the late 1940s, the company was producing the largest doll volume in the nation. However, in the 1950s and 1960s, as Nancy Ann's health began to fail, the company's production also slowed. Nancy Ann Abbott, who had become known as "The Doll Lady" passed away in 1964.

BIXLEY NOTES

• Beautiful 1940s Nancy Ann Story Book dolls

• Open-close eyes 

• Adorable red pigtails (glued wig)

• Articulated at the shoulders and hips (sits and poses easily)

• Stands 5" tall.

VINTAGE NOTES

• She's in beautiful condition for her age (see pictures)

• Dress needs cleaning

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