Gerber Baby Doll with Layette (1955)
Maker
Sun Rubber Co.
Date1955
Mediumrubber, plastic, metal, wood, fabric, leather
Dimensions12 x 5 1/2 x 3 in. (30.5 x 14 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsToy
Catalog number2008.66.36
DescriptionThis rubber (hollow) baby doll has molded hair, an open mouth (for a water bottle), dimples and a mark on the back of the head "Gerber..." It is a drink and wet baby doll which wears a wrap-around white, pink cover and sleeveless jacket.The layette suitcase holds a bottle, Gerber's strained soup can, Johnson's baby powder, a Gerber Co spoon, a spare bottle in a case, three and a half pairs of shoes (blue, white, pink) in leather, one white pair of molded shoes, a pink pacifier and pink ribbon, a bib, an undershirt, two pairs of socks, eight diapers, one pink panty and matching bonnet, one nylon bonnet, one pink sweater and matching tasseled cap, one yellow knit cap, one "nitey nite" brand two piece footer pajama, a hooded onesie, a Christmas jacket, a sleeveless flannel top, a hooded flannel top, a flannel jacket, a flannel bunting, three blankets, and a flannel white dress.
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