Some dolls created on the occasion of George Washington's 200th birthday

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The Aranbee Co was one of the American doll companies that sold dolls commemorating the bicentennial of George Washington's birth. Both moderately-priced dolls and more expensive dolls were based on dolls already in production.

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"Our Lindy" and other aviation dolls

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US doll companies began marketing Charles Lindbergh dolls in the 1920s to take advantage of the aviator's popularity. The American Character Doll Co dressed an existing model in a flier's outfit. The Regal Doll Manufacturing Co had Lindbergh's head modeled for its doll.

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Toys on the boardwalk at Atlantic City

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A description is presented of the dolls and other toys sold on Atlantic City, NJ's boardwalk during the 1920s, when it was a popular seaside resort. Pictures of Gold Medal Babies and their hang tags are included.

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