When stood upright, eyes open device (Pat. No. 2,570,740) attached beneath the dress makes ticking “Heartbeat” sound. 8” tall, plastic doll with moving eyes, head and arms. Black, curly mohair hair. Dress is made of various fabrics and lace.
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Hi Christina, Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. I've done a pretty thorough search online and in other resources we have access to and can't find the history on this doll. Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is: A vintage Blue Ribbon Classics "Heart Throb Doll" Made in Italy for Fortune Toy Corp, Brooklyn, N.Y., early 1950s in original box,, brown sleeping eyes, curly black hair, frilly dress box with later inscribed numbers "“1338/1395” and presentation inked inscription to the verso that reads "Christmas 1954 / Marilyn from Grandpa and Ma S." 8 inches tall CONDITION: in its lightly used original box with original clothing PROVENANCE: acquired at auction $50-75* *represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary. Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, and thank you again for using Mearto.
