Ashton Drake 38 Peter Playpal Doll Brown Hair With Original Box & Authenticity
It was part of the original Patti Palpal line of fine dolls and is in immaculate condition. While it has not been fully removed from the box, an initial inspection shows no damage, scuffs, or broken or missing pieces! Still has original tag, and all clothing (including hat) in clean, and unused condition. It has never been removed from the box, not even for photos (the primary photo for this listing was taken from an original catalog listing). Please note - Outer box, while original, has damage, as can be seen in photos. The Ashton-Drake Galleries' product line is known for its high-quality dolls, and this original play doll is no exception. Add this antique collectible to your collection today! About the doll's original origin: Patti Playpal, also spelled as Patti Play Pal, was an American line of dolls created by both Neil Estern and Vincent DeFilippo (creator of the "baby face" sculpt Patti) both versions were produced by the Ideal Toy Company during the late 1950s to early 1960s. Besides the original Patti Playpal doll, several variants were also released (a "walking" version and the non-walking version). A related line, the 38 inches (97 cm) and 42 inches (110 cm) Daddy's Girl dolls, were also released around the same time, representing a 12-year old girl. [1] Special editions, including Playpals modeled after child actresses Shirley Temple and Lori Martin, were also produced.