Doll salon now open

I have recently started repairing and fixing up old/used dolls! My first repair was a project for Santa Claus, so I won't discuss it here... But fortunately I have a steady stream of dolls belonging to my nieces that are in major need of a spa day.

First is a Kirsten I got off of eBay. Listed as "large rubber doll" I was actually looking at a porcelain doll in the lot and nearly fell out of my seat when I realized it was an American Girl doll. Not just any AG doll, but a First Generation Pleasant Company Kirsten!

 After a vigorous scrubbing, her limbs and face are nice and clean... But her hair could use some help. It's a little dry and her short hairs are out of control, but at least her bangs aren't wonky... There are some thinning spots in the back and her wigging shows through on the very top.

See the crazy short hairs?

What a lovely bald spot.

Can you see my wig??

All in all, not to shabby considering she's at least 24 years old!! That's right. Pleasant Company began producing all their dolls with beige colored torsos in 1991 when they released Felicity.