Hey, guys!
At the end of my last post, I mentioned that I was getting a new doll for Easter from one of my grandparents. I probably should have specified that it wasn’t a joke, since Easter was also April Fool’s Day. Anyway, we went to grandparents #2’s house for dinner, and I received my fifteenth American Girl doll!
By the way, I’m not trying to brag. I just like reading hauls and thought you guys might be interested.
The doll in question is a used Pleasant Company Samantha Parkington. My grandma found the doll, a bed, and a bag of clothes/accessories at a church sale for $25. Thank you, Grammy! <3
For such an old doll, her hair is in great condition. I was surprised by how curly it is.
I think she’s a pre-Mattel doll, because she has soft eyelashes, really long neck strings, no body tag, and not a lot of color in her face. But since I don’t have any other Samantha dolls to compare her to, I can’t be sure.
She didn’t have her entire meet outfit — just the dress and underwear.
Here’s the Pleasant Company stamp on her neck.
There’s a yellow stain on her dress, and the heart locket has fallen off the brooch.
I don’t particularly like the Pleasant Company dolls because they don’t have much color in their faces. So I used a washable marker to give her lips some color, and I think she looks much better.
The bed that came with her is Samantha’s Brass Bed, I believe. The previous owner added wooden boards to the bottom. :/
It did come with the pillow and mattress, which I think are adorable. I’ve never bought a doll bed from American Girl before, so this is exciting for me. All my dolls’ beds are either made out of the boxes, or something my dad built.
The bed came with a handmade floral quilt. It’s too long for the bed, but it works if you tuck the end under.
In the bag of clothes was Samantha’s Plaid Cape and Gaiters, and her Elegant Hat and Muff. It’s probably my favorite item that I got. I just really love capes.
Next is the Inline Gear outfit (missing one knee pad). I recently saw a picture of the t-shirt on AGIG and thought it was adorable, so I’m really happy to have it.
Plus, how cool are those rollerblades?
The crutches and cast from the Après-Ski Gear/Cast and Crutches Set were also in there.
“Tough break!” . . . That’s just cruel.
This thermos with the American Girl of Today logo is from the same set.
There were also some pieces from the Après-Ski Wear/Ski Lodge Outfit, like this oversized sweater that buttons at the neck.
These blue leggings are from that outfit, too. One of the socks came in the bag, but I think I left it at my grandma’s house.
Samantha was wearing Pleasant Company Molly’s glasses, for some reason. My Molly’s glasses are broken, so I’m happy to have another pair.
The Bitty Bear’s Birthday book from the Happy Birthday Set. I’m probably going to stick this on my dolls’ bookshelf and never touch it again.
I don’t think this lacy pair of underwear is from American Girl, but at this point, I’m too tired of searching American Girl Wikia to be sure.
These overalls are definitely not AG, because they’re much too big. It took some pinching to make it sit right on Samantha.
This wedding dress is probably Barbie, though I’m not sure. It’s got some stains on it, but once I wash it, it’ll probably fit my Ever After High dolls.
Finally, I now have two coat hangers and an extra shoe from Molly’s meet outfit.
There were also a bunch of baby clothes in the bag, but those are going to one of my cousins, because they might fit some of her dolls. I got all the good stuff, though. :)
I might end up sending Samantha to the Doll Hospital for a new head, just because I’m not a fan of how the older dolls look. I’m not sure yet, though, because replacing her head would make her value go down, as she wouldn’t be Pleasant Company anymore.
If anyone could help me identify where some of these clothes are from, that would be much appreciated.
What’s your favorite item from the haul? Mine are the cape and rollerblading outfits.
xo
Loren
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