1947 American Character Pre Sweet Sue doll  (Waterbury, CT)

1947 American Character Pre Sweet Sue doll 

Antique - Vintage American Character Dolls1947 American Character Pre Sweet Sue doll 18 tall all composition jointed doll wigged sleep eyes real upper eyelashes painted lower lashes closed mouth legs move when the doll walks the head turns sometimes they call this a kissing doll All American character pre Sweet Sue Dolls are unmarked. Kathryn Grayson Actress and Opera Singer autographed doll was made from the pre Sweet Sue moldThis doll is in perfect original working condition - has never needed repair some fading on the makeupIt is not clear whether the dress is the original costume - however it is hand-sewn and fits the time periodHere s some history on the doll company The American Character company used the trade names Aceedeecee and ACDC they made dolls of composition and later hard plastic and vinyl. Also later (1961) the name American Doll & Toy Company was sometimes used.American Character went out of business in 1968 doll molds were sold to Ideal Tiny Tears and other doll makers.