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things i saw at the thrift store and what i got (becky)

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Welp, today I learned on MeFi about the existence of some…unusual dolls in the late '50s and early '60s:

Little Miss No-Name

Poor, Pitiful Pearl

Susie Sad Eyes

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I mean, I remember the daily siren tests back then and the generalized existential angst regarding impending nuclear exchanges with the Russians, but yikes, this is some grim stuff.

Susie and the tragically anonymous one look like Keane Kids made flesh.

Bonus: Here's the 1965 ad for Little Miss No-Name:

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this weekend, i thrifted a poor pitiful pearl doll! here she is all cleaned up, restyled, and face-up’ed (i painted on little brows, lashes, and freckles)! 💕 my wife thinks she still looks a little spooky, but i think she’s gone from pitiful to precious. though i tend to think the uncanny is cute!she reminds me a little of the dolls on the “it’s a small world” ride at disney.

pearl wears a 90s-inspired mix of vintage off-brand, pleasant company, and contemporary american girl clothes 💕

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