I had to move the Baby Face dolls so the Revlon could pose on the dolly couch. When my back was turned, my photo assistant, Wild Thing, was checking out one of the BF's.
Here she is, my 1957 Revlon with knees that bend. I decided to put her in a slacks outfit (also made by Sugar) instead of a dress, because that's what she originally wore.
I wish I was better at taking pictures, but at least you can see the Revlon "sisters" in their fall dresses. I like the way each dress is a little different. Click on the pics to see them better. These dolls are a 17", 15", and 22". Note the difference in the 17" pixie-face and the 22" square face.
Dolls with "flirty" eyes really appeal to me. I noticed the other day while reading descriptions of this type of eyes on eBay that some people are confused about the difference between flirty eyes and sleep eyes. Flirty eyes look from side to side and also close when the doll sleeps. Sleep eyes are eyes that close when the doll is lying down. Not all sleep eyes are flirty eyes, but all flirty eyes are sleep eyes. Confusing huh?
Dolly keeps a secret Safer than a friend Dolly's silent sympathy Lasts without end. Friends may betray us Love may decay Dolly's discretion Outlasts our day. Could Dolly tell of us? Her wax lips are sealed. Much has she meditated Much has concealed.
Dolly ever sleepless Watches above The shreds and relics Of our lost love Which her small fingers Never may move. Dolly is harmless. We who did harm Shall become chill as she Who now are warm She mocks eternity With her sly charm.
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Favorite Doll Books
Renwal World's Finest Toys by Charles F. Donovan Jr.
Jan Foulke's Guide to Dolls
Dolls and Accessories of the 1950's by Diane Zillner