American Cloth "Beloved Belindy" by Georgene Novelties with Rare Costume Variation

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19" (48 cm.) All cloth doll of tan muslin,white button eyes,outlined small white brows,red nose and widely-beaming white mouth with outlined teeth,stitch-jointed plump body,sewn-on striped red and white stockings with rare polka dot red shoes. Condition: generally excellent,one small spot on face. Marks: Johnny GruelleÞs Own "Beloved Belindy"...(black stamp on back of head). Comments: Georgene NoveltiesÞ variation of Beloved Belindy,circa 1945,an identical model is shown in TabbatÞs The CollectorÞs World of Raggedy Ann and Andy,page 32. Value Points: fine original condition,wearing rare costume variation of polka dot blouse and bandana to match her sewn-on shoes,vibrant flowered yellow skirt,white apron whose trim matches her collar and sleeve edges.