Alexander-kins History - Timelines
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The Alexanderkins were introduced in 1953 by Madame Alexander and are still being produced today. Over the years, they have been a favorite of doll collectors everywhere. They are 7 1/2" to 8" in size and are referred to as Alexanderkin, Alexander-kin, Alexkin, Alex-kin, Wendykin, Wendy, Wendy Ann.
Left is a BK International Doll from the 1960's |
Years of the Little Dolls
1953 |
SL, Height: 7 1/2", Tan flesh tones, heavy in weight, Marks: "Alex" on back |
1954 |
SL and SLW, Height: 7 1/2" and 8", Lighter in weight, Marks: "Alex" on back |
1955 |
SLW, Height: 8", Lighter flesh tones, Marks: "Alex" on back |
1956 |
some SLW, Most are BKW, 8", Marks: "Alex" on back |
1957 - 1964 |
BKW, 8", Marks: "Alex" on back |
1965 |
Mostly BKW, Some BK, 8", Marks: "Alex" on back, Last year of Wendy-kin clothes tags |
1966 |
BK, 8", Marks: "Alex" on back |
1967 - 1972 |
Mostly BK, 8", Marks: "Alex" on back |
1973 |
Mostly SLNW, Some BK, 8", Cheeks are rosy, Flesh Skin Tones, Marks: "Alex" on back |
1974-1976 |
SLNW, 8", Marks: "Alex" on back |
1977-1980 |
SLNW, 8", Some marked "Alex" on back, Some changed to "Alexander" on backs with chalky skin tones and high cheek color |
1981-1988 |
SLNW, Mouth has deep indentations over the upper lip, Doll has almost white skin tones, Marks: "Alexander" on back |
1988 - 1998 |
SLNW, 8", Reintroduction of the Wendy-Ann face, old/new face dolls-very much like the early dolls. Marks: "Alexander" on back |
1999 - present |
SLNW,
8" new face mold used for the Wendy face, just slightly different
than previous years - some people don't notice a difference still marked "Alexander" on back |
Abbreviations:
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SL: Straight leg (1950's) Non Walkers |
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BKW: Bent Knee Walker |
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BK: Bent Knee Non Walker |
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SLW: Straight Leg Walker |
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SLNW: Straight Leg Non Walker made after 1972 |
