Effenbee Patricia Doll







This gal's a beauty.  




I believe the Company was to be known as F & B  but instead was spelled out Effanbee.  I am going to copy and past some information, I've found on other pages.

"Effanbee Dolls were a fixture of the 20th century. Effanbee Dolls started production of their popular toys in 1912, right at the beginning of the era of composition dolls. They were well known for creating the first realistically proportioned child doll, known as Patsy. The company had great success with its composition creations, most notably Patsy and her family of dolls. The Patsy line was extensive and ranged in sizes from six to 30 inches. So many of these dolls were produced that they are a common sight in antique stores. Later dolls were made in hard plastic and vinyl. The Dydee Baby was the first "drink and wet" doll made of hard vinyl. The company has had a series of owners since its creation and is currently owned by Tonner Dolls."While they were once popular with children and collectors, Effanbee Dolls are not in a particularly in demand. Mass production means they were are easy to find which also drives down prices on the secondary market. However, pre-1960 vintage Effanbee dolls in mint, original condition with original clothing are still highly sought after. Dolls such as mint, complete, original Honey dolls or mint, original early composition dolls can sell for well over 500 dollars.









This is the Effenbee Patricia doll.  She stands slightly less than 16 inches.  Other than some missing paint on her lipstick she looks like she's in great condition. When she lays down her eyes shut promptly.  I am currently trying to get a reading on a fair value for this doll.  I have one other Effenbee in the collection that has fading paint.   This doll looks nearly perfect and the clothing looks original.   I don't think it's a very expensive doll so when it does sell it will be at a price that is affordable. 

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