Many people think that “Sweet Sue,” one of American Character’s most popular and long-lasting dolls, was also one of the prettiest dolls ever made. She does have a lovely face.
She was always beautifully presented in a gown, often with gloves, a bag and of course, a big flowery hat.
This is American Character’s Sweet Sue. Approximately 1957 manufacture, but she was made for more than a decade from 1948 until 1961, so it could be earlier or slightly later. She came in two sizes: 14 inches and 20 inches. This lady is the 20 inch model.
She has her original hair. Her gown was made for her. I made the hat. I can’t help myself. I love those flowery hats. Also, any of my dolls who were not stored but stood in rooms on shelves needed to be protected from light. Hats are good protection from sun bleaching.
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THE CHANGING SEASONS – AUTUMN BEGINS – SEPTEMBER 2023 
MOVING ALONG 
FACES 
SERENDIPITY - SEEKING INTELLIGENT LIFE ON EARTH 
Such a beautiful face and she is in pristine condition. A wonderful dolly treasure!
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I know. She reminds me why I have kept these dolls and why it’s so hard passing them on, even though I know it is the right thing to do.
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She is lovely and your hat creation is marvelous.
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I wanted to buy a hat like this for ME. There was one in black with a while burst of colorful flowers on it. Great big brim, too. I adored it. Garry said I could wear it, but he would have to walk on the other side of the road. I sighed and gave up.
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wow Marilyn! You still have the doll? Way cool!
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I have a duplicate of THE dolls, though she is a slightly smaller size. I don’t know if any of them are still available.
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So I ask, where are the Black, Asian, or Native American dolls?
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They only made a few non-white dolls until the mid 1960s and now, they probably make an equal number of white and “other ethnicity” dolls. American Dolls, the current very expensive (and possibly last maker) of fancy girl dolls make all kinds of dolls from just about any ethnic group you care to mention. BUT, they ARE all girls. The barrier to boy dolls has never really come down. Girls want girl dolls. Boys want trucks, superheros, and fake guns.
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So lovely.
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Yes, she is a very pretty girl. Beautiful face 😀
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Very.
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Almost all dolls are pretty, but some really are prettier than others. Sue is one of the dolls I didn’t pack away. She has been on my dresser for probaby 18 years or close to it. I figure that’s about right because when I got Sweet Sue, my granddaughter was 8 or 9. Next month she will be 27. Otherwise, I’d have no idea what happened or when.
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They have that old worde charm that Barbie and co don’t have.
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Exactly. Almost like they are coming from another world entirely.
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Very true.
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