I kept her for more than fifty years! They found that the children preferred white dolls over black dolls, and saw the black dolls – and themselves – as lesser or subordinate. Several were made by Shindana Toys, a black doll company from the 1960s. Hi, did you try searching on eBay? I was wondering if you would know the value of these 2 dolls as i have been unable to locate this information. Qualifying purchases could enjoy No Interest if paid in full in 6 months on purchases of $99 or more. I’d love to see photos of your airbrushed dolls. In 1961 Pattite was a walker doll. Thanks, Phyllis. For additional information, see the Global Shipping Program, This amount includes applicable customs duties, taxes, brokerage and other fees. Dolls are like that; our memories of them lie just beneath the surface waiting for only a nudge to be awakened. I just noticed your inquiry about African American Patty Playpal doll. The auctioneer noted some eeriness in having to walk past dolls that looked much too real. A couple weeks ago, I picked up a 1981 black Patti Playpal at an auction. It was fantastic to learn there truly was one. I am the original owner since the 50’s. There are 1 items available. I have no daughters or grandkids, and will not be having any. Something went wrong. I was a little surprised at her statement, though, because I had read that there were no black Patti Playpals from that far back, that the first one had not been made until the 1980s. Any information you could give me would be so appreciated. Apparently the doll that Janet and the woman remembered were not Ideal’s Patti but dolls modeled after her. Please continue to check me out. Every time I move one of the arms gets lost. In those days, $29.95 was a lot for even SANTA! I don’t remember how old I was when she surprised me with it. Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab, Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab, Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab. Thanks for allowing me to add my comments. Other offers may also be available. Sherry. I let her go about five years ago. Readers seek Ruby Bridges-type doll & identity of black doll, My chance meeting of a black doll collector, A question about child-size Betsy McCall paper doll, Reader asks about Emory Douglas’ Panther posters, Cotton Club show & black female tap dancers. Patti PlayPal Dress & Pinafore Pattern DesignsbyJudi. Since I had received my doll for Christmas from Santa, my parents were not about to spend another $29.95 again for a doll. The PayPal Credit account is issued by Synchrony Bank. wig for Patti , Patty Playpal DORIS MED. i have a black pattiplaypal 1981 and i truly am pleased to learn that there is one, as i was told there wasn’t as well. Interest will be charged to your account from the purchase date if the balance is not paid in full within 6 months. My Patti came with the original black patent leather shoes, 2 dresses and socks. So while your white Patti Playpal may be original and marked, your black companion doll is a clone or a Patti Playpal type. Minimum monthly payments are required. $32 for 12 months. View cart for details. I don’t recall having any black dolls. From shop MsConniesAntiques. As I always say, value/worth/price is based on what someone is willing to pay for an item at a given point in time. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of. - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in new window or tab. So I stepped in and pushed the bidding up to a price that was less than $100. They were playing with black dolls at the nascent of African Americans’ accepting themselves with pride, and a few companies were seeing the profit in it. It was interesting reading everyone’s comments. Any international shipping and import charges are paid in part to Pitney Bowes Inc. International shipping and import charges paid to Pitney Bowes Inc. International shipping paid to Pitney Bowes Inc. Any international shipping is paid in part to Pitney Bowes Inc. Patty Playpal Ideal 35" walker Doll Blue Eyes Vintage Red & White checked dress, Patti PlayPal 35" Companion Doll Vintage Blue Sailor Suit with shoes and socks, Patty Playpal Companion 32" 1974 Lovee Doll in pink Tutu with gold,sequins shoes, Vintage Playpal Horsman Doll 35" Tall 1959 "Princess Peggy", Vintage Horsman 35" 1959 Princess Peggy in original clothes Patti Paypal friend, Patti Playpal Beautiful Walker Companion Clone Doll 35”, Rare Doll 1970s USSR Vintage soviet Russian plastic Toy 30 inch Collectible Doll, NEW STYLE ! Photo by Arthur Eddie Williamson, Kansas City, MO. Subject to credit approval. Several other companies – including Horsman and Uneeda – made Patti Playpal-types during the 1960s and 1970s, according to the website. She’s the size of a 3 yr child, hard plastic, her eyes actually close, and her arm moves. I had a repair done on her neck by a well-known doll repair person. They were 35 inches tall, the size of a 3-year-old. Hearing the conversation, my auction buddy Janet, who was sharing a booth with me, spoke up. Please enter 5 or 9 numbers for the ZIP Code. 35" 1959-1962 Ideal Toy Company Patti Play Pal Companion Doll G-35-7 Vinyl Doll, 1960's Ideal G-35 Patti Play Pal Companion Doll, Parts, As Is, Vintage 35" Doll, Vintage Ideal 35" PATTI PLAYPAL Strawberry Blonde Curly Hair DOLL Patty, {"modules":["unloadOptimization","bandwidthDetection"],"unloadOptimization":{"browsers":{"Firefox":true,"Chrome":true}},"bandwidthDetection":{"url":"https://ir.ebaystatic.com/cr/v/c1/thirtysevens.jpg","maxViews":4,"imgSize":37,"expiry":300000,"timeout":250}}. It had not always been that way: Two decades earlier, sociologists Kenneth and Mamie Clark had conducted an experiment with black and white dolls to show the effect of racism on black children. They need to be cleaned as they have been just sitting around for years. E. Smith, Muskegon Heights, MI. Ideal did not make the black version until 1981. As I was looking I stumbled upon your website. I have amassed a collection of their works but also those of unknown and little-known artists of all stripes, many of them from Philadelphia. Hi Sherry Can’t seem to let her go. A sculptor, Estern would later create the Franklin D. Roosevelt memorial on the National Mall in Washington, DC, along with other statues. If my mother passes before I do ( the only way I’ll get that doll) I’ll have her cleaned, appraised, and decide what to do with her. From shop MsConniesAntiques. She was designed by Neil Estern, who worked for the company modeling dolls, and her first batch of clothes was designed by his wife. I did take 2 1959 black haired Patti Playpals made by Ideal and dyed them rich chocolate skinned. Hi Sharron, I’m not a collector but I’m hanging on to her for now. Your email address will not be published. Vintage 35" Ideal Patti Playpal Doll G-35 in Excellent Condition! Shown in the rare Heidi outfit. A white Brunette Patti Playpal went for a little less. Cathie Lee! 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She, too, remembered having the doll when she was a girl, and the two women got to reminiscing. I was searching the internet for an Ashton Drake Patti Play Pal when I came across your website along with the pic of the 1981 African American Patti Play Pal. I was so heartbroken that I have never forgiven my mother for making me throw her away.