Annalee Virtual Museum: 1950's

Dolls from the 1950’s appeared in promotions in Manchester, NH and Boston, MA store windows. The state of New Hampshire hired Annalee to create dozens of dolls to help promote tourism. Dolls that were skiing, fishing and hunting highlighted New Hampshire attractions and brought some fresh ideas to the collection. A feature often overlooked on the dolls are the ears. One interesting fact to notice is that you will find quite often the boys had ears and the girls did not! The dolls derived their stability from half circle wires that connected from the back of the heels of the dolls. During this decade, quite often you would find the tags glued to the underside base of the doll. Notice the rounder head and the appearance of the ‘almond’ shaped eyes. It was Chip Thorndike who designed the wire frame that held the dolls in position and made their positions poseable. The doll business was incorporated in 1955 as Annalee Mobilitee Dolls.

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  • The poultry egg business falters in the early '50's . Annalee and Chip decide to make a go of producing Annalee's dolls. They set up business in the family kitchen. A small staff is hired. Some work with them, others work out of their homes. Chip innovates an internal wire frame, transforming Annalee's felt dolls into poseable or "mobilitee" dolls. The dolls are sought for window and advertising displays. The New Hampshire Department of Vacation Travel and Development commissions a large diorama of over 150 dolls for the New Hampshire Tourist Information Office at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. Faltering economy leads family to switch from poultry egg production to doll making.
  • About 1954 the first price list and photo sheets are created. Santa becomes a member of the Annalee Doll line. Doll sales grow to include Outlet Stores, florist, department stores etc. which use the dolls for display.
  • 1950: 10” Square Dancer, Item Number: 550005
     

    ‘Take your partners by the hand…’ This particular doll is unique in many ways. One of which is the fact that she was one of the first dolls sold by an agent in NY City. She has all the typical design traits of the late 50's: Brown yarn hair, large oval almost oriental eyes. During the 50’s there were many different square dance dolls created wearing different designs of dress and in various dance positions. Annalee designed a collection of 8 dancing dolls that formed a Texas Star, which is how she may have been originally sold. She is wearing a typical square dance styled dress with petticoat. While this young lady takes it easy for the next dance, we can also note that she has a full covered felt body, little stitched on felt shoes and a gorgeous award winning smile! She may have originally retailed for $9.95 on her own or at $59.95 in 1957 as a group of 8.

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  • 1950: 10” Girl Scout, Item Number: 550105
     

    Beautiful piece signed by Annalee herself. This little girl scout appears to be missing a few of her earned badges which she will have to redo! She appears to be unfinished as her clothing is pinned in a few places but we believe that she is pinned to minimalize any more damage that has occurred over the years. She is sporting firey red yarn hair reminiscent of the early years from 1934 - 1963. She stands firm and stable in her little red vinyl shoes.

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  • 1950: 10” Artist w/ Easel, Item Number: 552605
     

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  • 1950: 10” BellHop, Item Number: 552805
     

    This adorable little doll is signed by Annalee herself on the bottom of his shoe. He is part of a series of dolls that was created to show different professions. He is a little hard to date, but we believe he is from the early 50’s, as he shows the characteristic almond eyes and rounder face design reminiscent of that time. He is wearing beautiful little hand-made vinyl stitched shoes which make him very stable without the use of the half circle wire frame, which was commonly used during this era.

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  • 1950: Group of Babies, Item Number: 553105
     

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  • 1950: Group of Baby Angels, Item Number: 553205
     

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  • 1950: Group of Baby Blond Angels, Item Number: 553505
     

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  • 1950: Baby Angel on Cloud, Item Number: 553305
     

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  • 1950: Baby Angels, Item Number: 553605
     

    Notice the distinctive ‘dot’ eyes used for dolls of this period. Both these little angels are signed on the back and the belly, and also have feathers for hair, another design feature used from the late 50’s through the early 60’s.

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  • 1950: 18" Girl in Straw Hammock, Item Number: 553805
     

    This doll is adorable, her arms are outreached to you in a ‘pick me up and give me a cuddle pose. A true rag doll style. She has long flowing brown yarn hair, (yarn was used for hair from the earliest dolls up to the early 1960’s) and large bright blue ‘almond shaped’ eyes reminiscent of the 1950’s. She has a gorgeous hand-painted face which has stood the test of time and glows as if freshly painted! Her wire framed padded body is totally moveable in any position you would like to place her. Her dress is fixed to her body, but she was not quite completed though. She is wearing a lovely little dress, in a design appropriate to little girls of the decade. She may have also had little Mary Jane shoes at one time, but she still has on her original white socks. We must not forget the perfect straw hammock she is sitting in.

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  • 1950: Woman in Red Dress w/ White Blouse, Item Number: 553705
     

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  • 1950: 10” Valentine Boy, Item Number: 554505
     

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  • 1950: Fireman, Item Number: 554905
     

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  • 1950: 7” Business Man w/ Green Tie, Item Number: 555405
     

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  • 1950: 12” Bean Nose Santa, Item Number: 556105
     

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  • 1950: Water Skiing Santa, Item Number: 556405
     

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  • 1950: Fishing Boy, Item Number: 556505
     

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  • 1950: Cowboy with Horse, Item Number: 556805
     

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  • 1950: 10” Elf, Item Number: 557105
     

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  • 1950: 10" Bathing Woman with Dog and Trunk, Item Number: 557205
     

    This is a happy scene!  It appears they are off on vacation! The doll herself looks stunning in her red one piece swimsuit and the poodle looks on in adoration!  This beauty made the red swimsuit famous long before ‘Baywatch’ did! During the middle to late 50’s, many ‘Bathing Boys and Girls’ were created. This series was also known as the ‘Ravishing Lovelies’.  They were designed with different accessories like inner-tubes, flippers and goggles, also wearing different swimsuits and trunks.  They were sold individually or sold as collections, with many bathers shown sitting on a raft looked over by a lifeguard on a tower. This particular doll is signed on the bottom of her foot and the suitcase she is sitting on and the books at her feet are both number registered. She has stunning blond yellow yarn hair. You can see where the ‘figure’ padding is used.  Annalee paid special attention to the female doll  form during the 50’s and 60’s. This little vignette is in very good condition, considering her age. The doll herself shows no apparent signs of wear or tear. Her facial features are crisp and clear. The case she is sitting on has a couple of holes appearing, but nothing major. It looks like Annalee wanted to make sure the poodle stays fixed on this case, not only is it stitched on, but also you’ll notice a tack/small nail is apparent. These dolls individually retailed in the region of $3.00 - $5.95 and with accessories up to $9.95.

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  • 1950: Man and Woman Water Skiing, Item Number: 557305
     

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  • 1950: Boy in Swimming Trunks, Item Number: 557405
     

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  • 1950: 12” Santa, Item Number: 557505
     

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  • 1950: Red Elf with Sax, Item Number: 558105
     

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  • 1950: 10” Green Elf with Instrument, Item Number: 558305
     

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  • 1950: Green Elf Snow Skiing, Item Number: 558405
     

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  • 1950: Red Elf with French Horn, Item Number: 558505
     

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  • 1954: 10” Spring Doll, Item Number: 550205
     

    This is a very early example of an Annalee Doll. She stands really quite stable in her little original Mary Jane shoes and white socks and has a wonderful shock of red yarn hair. Yarn hair was used very commonly for Annalee's early dolls up to and including the early 1960's.

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  • 1955: 10” Man in Johnny with flowers, Item Number: 557705
     

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  • 1955: 10” Doctor, Item Number: 557805
     

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  • 1955: 10” Nurse, Item Number: 558005
     

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  • 1956: 10” School Boy Sitting at Desk, Item Number: 554005
     

    Take a close look at the bow tied around the toe, maybe to remind him that he should have worn shoes to school! The bow around the toe attests to Annalee’s whimsical country roots and carefree country ways. During this period and over the coming years, Annalee was known to have a fondness for several things, the tie around the toe, frogs in back pockets and sling shots were among her other favorites. Notice the wonderful detailing on his mischievious face and the typical almond eyes reminiscent of the period.

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  • 1956: 10” Skinny Friar, Item Number: 552005
     

    Unfortunately, the years have not been kind to this monk, which is a shame, he lost the original tree he was holding. It had a burlap bag holding the roots and decoration. Nevertheless, he is still adorable and has the bonus of being signed! This monk stands on a rarely used hard base which makes him very stable. The wooden base was made in Laconia, NH by Allen Rogers, a local wood turning company. He is in good condition, although his habit shows a little fading. Originally retailed for $3.00.

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  • 1956: 10” Spring Boy, Item Number: 556305
     

    This doll is a fine example of the design characteristics used in the 1950’s. Yarn hair, almond shaped eyes and round face. This particular doll is signed by Annalee herself. Notice on the legs you will see that the felt covering for the body does not extend up the leg from the foot. The covering on the wire frame for this doll's body is white cotton stitched onto the frame. The felt covering the body does not start again until the waist, where it is stuffed for body shape. He is wearing a blue and white checked gingham shirt with no detailing, just turned up cuffs and blue pants also with cuffs. His clothing is stitched/glued on and is not re-moveable. He has a white cotton tag with red embroidery stitched writing which says Annalee on the first line and MEREDITH, NH on the second. This tag design was used in the mid 1950’s. He has adorable detailed little ears, and the avid collectors amongst you will notice that the boy dolls of this era had ears and the girls did not!

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  • 1956: 10” Calypso Dolls, Item Number: 556605
     

    Here is an interesting trio. The spectacular woman in this trio of 3 calypso dolls has great flower details on her hat and wonderful extended eye lashes that you do not find too often on Annalee dolls. Her hat has Annalee’s signature on it. These are very impressive dolls all in various dance poses and totally poseable.

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  • 1957: 10” Square Dance Doll, Item Number: 550405
     

    Take your partners by the hand…….. This young lady is missing her 8 Texas Star partners, which is how she originally may have been sold, as a group or on their own. As a group, this series originally retailed for $59.95, but on her own she retailed for $9.95. This dancer is wearing her Valentine’s best dress trimmed with rickrack, and as a bonus is signed by Annalee herself! These square dance dolls were created with both yarn and artificial fur hair and in an assortment of colors over the years. She is totally moveable into any square dance position and with that expression, she looks like she would enjoy whatever dance she was doing whether on her own or not. The half circle wire base used in the 1950’s makes her very stable, and take note of her felt flats attached to the front of her feet. She has the full figure used in the design of Annalee female dolls during the 1950’s.

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  • 1957: 10” Square Dancer, Item Number: 550505
     

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  • 1957: 10” Artist Man, Item Number: 552505
     

    This doll is very reminiscent of the Parisian Impressionist movement, very “Van Goghesque”. He is holding a 7” paintbrush and has a tie around his neck. Was this the painter Annalee aspired to be? His yarn hair is typical of the dolls created from 1936-59.

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  • 1957: 10” Carpenter w/ Tool Box, Item Number: 552705
     

    This unique autographed piece was created wearing typical workman blue denim overalls. Could this be Chip going about his many chores about the farm?

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  • 1957: Baby Angel, Item Number: 552905
     

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  • 1957: 10” Baby Angel, Item Number: 553005
     

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  • 1957: 10” Eloise Holiday Doll - Valentine, Item Number: 553905
     

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  • 1957: 10” Eloise Holiday Doll - Thanksgiving, Item Number: 554205
     

    From her expression, it’s a little hard to say whether she is looking forward to that turkey drumstick or not! For sure the little mouse under her chair has an eye on that leg teetering on the edge of her plate! Another fine example of how Annalee uses wonderful props to enhance the personality and story her dolls are telling. This wonderful doll really looks like she is having a little trouble, notice the spoiled napkin under her chin, maybe due to the fact that she is trying to eat the turkey leg without a fork! This doll is signed under her leg by Annalee herself. She has wonderful black yarn hair and looks adorable in her Mary Jane shoes. She sits on a ‘wood’ base which has a white tag with red embroidery stitching glued to the bottom of it with the number 89 written on the base next to it. Original issue price $9.95.

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  • 1957: 10” Eloise, Item Number: 554305
     

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  • 1957: 10” Eloise Holiday Doll - Halloween, Item Number: 554405
     

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  • 1957: 7” Girl in Pajamas, Item Number: 554705
     

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  • 1957: 7” Boy in Pajamas, Item Number: 554805
     

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  • 1957: 10” Eloise Girl - Red and White P.J., Item Number: 555005
     

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  • 1957: 22” Empty Pocket Santa, Item Number: 556005
     

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  • 1958: 10” Elf Christmas, Item Number: 556905
     

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  • 1958: Red Elf, Item Number: 558205
     

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  • 1959: 10” Square Dancer, Item Number: 550305
     

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  • 1959: 12” Woman, Item Number: 553405
     

    There must be a very special occasion she's on her way to! She has a figure most of us would die for. Notice the hairstyle for the era and the flower detailing in the hair. She has the half circle stand attached to the back of her heels reminiscent of the early dolls of the 50's. This doll was made for a special occasion, maybe to commemorate a wedding, christening or other special event in someone's life. Did we mention she is also autographed too! The dress is attached so cannot be removed, probably to hold the "extra" padding in place!

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  • 1959: 12” Woman w/ Beige and White Dress, Item Number: 554105
     

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  • 1959: 12” Woman in Red & White Dress, Item Number: 554605
     

    The years have not been kind to this young lady. She is showing wear and tear on many levels and in many places. She has the ‘full bodied’ figure sported by all the young lady dolls from this era. She is signed on the back of her dress and the dress is attached to her body. She is sporting a dress and a fine felt hat typical to the design of dress reminiscent of the late 1950’s and early 60’s.

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  • 1959: 7” Man in Gold Coat & Red Scarf, Item Number: 555105
     

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  • 1959: 7” Man in Gray Coat & Top Hat, Item Number: 555205
     

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  • 1959: 7” Man in Gold Coat & Top Hat, Item Number: 555305
     

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  • 1959: 7" Fireman, Item Number: 555505
     

    Fire! Fire! I think we need to listen to this little guy. He was created as a special order back in late 50’s. He has the added bonus of being signed on his back and has a number tag on him also which says 746. Stunning red yarn hair adorns his head under a black vinyl fireman helmet with cute little ears sticking out. Red felt shirt with sequin buttons and blue pants with a black belt. We must not forget his black neck tie and chamois leather little boots which really finish of this little fireman’s look. Cute hand-painted face shouting out the alarm. Beautiful little doll in very good condition for his age, shows only minor fading on his pants and a little ‘ungluing’ on his hat.

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  • 1959: 10” Eloise Holiday Doll - Christmas, Item Number: 555605
     

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  • 1959: 12” Woman, Item Number: 555705
     

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  • 1959: 12” Girl in Brown Easter Suit, Item Number: 555805
     

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