Doreena Ballerina was advertised by Valentine in 1957. She has a vinyl head with sleep eyes and rooted hair; vinyl arms; hard plastic torso; and hard plastic legs with jointed knees and ankles, so she can wear flats, high heels or ballet slippers. She was available in a variety of ballet costumes, which are pictured in the brochure that came with her. Her special stand enables her to pose on her toes. An extra outfit was packaged with her, so she could change into street clothes.
Doreena was also sold with a 40 piece “Ballet Tour” gift set which included a stage set.
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I have this ballerina doll! She was my favorite doll, growing up. Imagine my delight when after college, I discovered her in the attic of the garage at the home where I grew up! She was dirty, but I scrubbed her up. She’s old but she’s great!
Please help me confirm my dolls identity. I think she is an 18” Valentine but she has an 56 or 5G stamped on back of her neck. Thanks.
Hard to tell without seeing her. If you go to my Facebook page you can message me with photos, I might be able to help then. https://www.facebook.com/vintagedollcollector