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[Enufstuff]

@ PamfromCT @SportyShorty07

   It is cherry season and Toni is happy to once again, enjoy one of her favorite fruits.

    Her mother made this cotton summer sundress for her with a vintage cherry print on tiny green checks.

    The square neckline  and hemline are trimmed with red rick rack in the popular 50's style with a little red cherry button added at the neckline on the square collar.

   Tony is ready to play outside in the garden, catching the warm breeze with her little red pinwheel.

   Then she will have her snack of fresh, sweet

cherries.

[Kachina624]

Toni looks very perky today and ready for some warm weather as well as a handful of cherries.

Have fun Toni!

[Bonkers1]

@Enufstuff 

How old is this doll?

[We rescue cats]

She is beautiful in her 'cherry-ful' dress! But don't eat too many (like I do!) or you will have tummy ache!

[Enufstuff]

 @Bonkers1  Toni dolls were created in 1949 by the Ideal Co. and were sold until 1956. They portrayed  little girls

probably aged 5-10 years old. They came fashionably dressed in cotton dresses or nylon and lace trimmed party dresses.

   These dolls were made in several sizes from 14" - 22" tall.

 Their special nylon wigs were made by Dupont and came in many colors include three different shades of blonde, strawberry blonde, two shades of red, two different brunettes and black.

   I received my first two Toni dolls in 1953, for Christmas.

I collected more as an adult and there are now 15 in my collection.  These girls are more than 70 years old.

  What made these dolls so popular and desired was that they

came with  a perm kit to style their hair and give them a "perm".

   The Toni doll perm kit was created by Gillette, when their Toni home permanents were popular. Tonette home permanents were sold for children. 

[SportyShorty07]

@Enufstuff  You and your Toni creations are such a treat! 🤗💗 I really enjoy your stories for each dress, the lovely photos and your designs! How are you doing? Are you enjoying the season and weather where you are? I hope you're having a great time! 

    I love Toni's hairdo that you gave her- soft and romantic waves that are perfectly set!  The dress is absolutely adorable- perfect for fruit picking in the garden and picnic days for Toni.  The cheerful red cherry print contrasts so nicely with the green gingham print.  The charming and classic red rick rack adds visual movement to the dress and ties it all together. The square neckline and the fitted bodice with the full skirt- love that dress design! I like how you have signature design details in each dress- a special Enuffstuff touch to every dress that you design and create. Your gifts and talents are such a treasure.  Thank you, Enuffstuff for sharing another A+++ Toni creation! This made my day!  🤗🙌💯💗

[We rescue cats]

Omigosh, Enufstuff! That is so interesting! She is so beautiful, the perm kit fascinates me! What a very clever way to promote the dolls, and (I'm sure) convince the little girl that she should get one as well! My mom always gave my poker straight hair perms, but I never got the doll!

Do you make her beautiful outfits? Maybe one day we will be treated to meet a few of her family!

[on the bay]

@Enufstuff,

I really love Tony's dress!

Gingham and rickrack

Does she have a bow in her hair?

I also like reading about the Tony doll history.

I can imagine a world of wonder for any child or adult seeing all your Tony dolls and fashions in person.

Thank you for sharing her with us.

[PamfromCT]

@Enufstuff 

Toni is such a fortunate little girl to always be dressed so beautifully for every season or activity.  The arrival of cherry season is such a happy time.  Toni's outfit is perfectly designed and sewn, as usual.  How I admire your talents @Enufstuff!  
I hope you are doing well and enjoying all the greenery and flowers!  I do think of you, and trust your kitty is also doing well.  
Pam

[Bonkers1]

@Enufstuff 

OMG this doll is my age.  I certainly don't look like her unfortunately.  I think my mom gave me the Tonette perms.  Thank you for all the information.