In the late 1960s, Ideal introduced its famous Crissy family of grow-hair dolls, beginning with the tall auburn-haired Crissy in 1969. Children were enchanted by the innovative mechanism that allowed each doll’s hair to be lengthened or shortened with a simple twist of a knob. The line quickly expanded to include her cousins Velvet, Cinnamon, and Tressy, each with their own sizes, hairstyles, and fashion appeal. Today, these dolls remain highly collectible for their nostalgic charm, stylish wardrobes, and unique play feature that set them apart from other dolls of their era.

In the early 1970s, Ideal expanded the beloved Crissy family of grow-hair dolls to include Kerry, a stunning 18-inch cousin with platinum blonde rooted hair and striking green sleep eyes. Like Crissy, Kerry features the unique grow-hair mechanism that allows her long ponytail to extend or retract with the turn of the back dial, offering endless styling possibilities.

The early 1970s brought us not only the Crissy family of grow-hair dolls from Ideal, but also the height of the hippie era — and this Kerry doll captures both perfectly. 

This vintage Ideal Kerry has been styled as a true 1970s flower child, complete with custom handmade lavender sundress, floral peace sign headband, and round granny glasses. Her hair is long, soft, and fully functional with the working grow-hair mechanism. Her vinyl body is sturdy, joints hold poses, and her bright facial paint is in excellent shape. Her styling gives her a unique, bohemian presentation that makes her stand out in any Crissy family collection. 

Kerry is one of the harder-to-find Ideal grow-hair dolls, and this customized “flower power” version is both playful and display-ready — perfect for collectors or anyone who loves 70s nostalgia.

Take a look at our other grow hair dolls from the same collector; they were beautifully stored and dressed and will be great additions to your collection or a wonderful way to start a new collection. Happy to combine shipping for extra savings. ​Click for Grow hair dolls

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