Vintage 1950s 21" Drink & Wet Baby Doll - Vinyl Head & Dalshoe Shoes

This is a beautiful vintage doll, likely dating to the early 1950s, presented in original clothing. This doll features the popular "Drink and Wet" mechanism typical of the era.

Doll Details:

• Size: Approximately 21 inches tall.

• Era: Circa 1950s.

• Construction: Vinyl Head with a lovely molded face and sleep eyes; Hard Plastic Body.

Features:

• Functioning Sleep Eyes: Eyes open and close smoothly.

• Wig: Red/auburn color, full and in good condition for its age.

• Marking: Molded into the back is the marking "18-5 S 2" (or "18-5 S Z"). The specific manufacturer is unknown, but this is a high-quality American character-style doll.

Condition and Clothing Notes:

• Overall Doll Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The body is intact with no major damage, cracks, or splits. The "drink and wet" feature is present.

• Clothing: Comes dressed in her original sheer, pleated dress, handmade undergarment, socks, and shoes.

• The Dress shows expected signs of age and play, including some small snags, tears, and discoloration on the delicate fabric (see close-up photos).

• Shoes: Original yellow shoes are marked "Dalshoe 22-24" Doll" on the sole. Please Note: The shoes have some small spots and discoloration consistent with age (possibly mold/mildew spots) and may require cleaning by the buyer.

This is a wonderful piece for any collector of mid-century dolls! Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.