1966 Effanbee Punkin

 
Look who I found!
She was in a small antique shop near me.

I almost walked right past her,
 she's so little!

She is an 11" Effanbee Punkin from

1966.  The same year I was born!

Someone kept her very safe for a long

time.  She still has her original outfit 

and her hang tag after

60 years!

Her hair is a bit messy, but I still see

some shine.

Her dress is very dingy and her

face is faded.

I put all her clothes in to soak.  

Look how brown that water is!

She's ready for a bath.

Here is her maker's mark.

The shampoo suds turned brownish-yellow!

So much built up dust and grime.

Her little ears were grimy as well.

Her ears, fingers and toes all got scrubbed.

Freshly washed.

Her hair is very pretty.

You can see the shine now!

First comb out and a borrowed dress.

I think she needs some refreshing of her 

face paint.  That pink is such 

an unnatural color.

Better.  I softened her cheeks, repainted

her lips and added a little color 

along her hairline.

Very sweet!!

Such a winsome expression.

Here are some extra outfits

I found for her.

This little taffeta swing jacket.

It matches her dress.

This skirt, jacket and beret set.

I have had this set for quite a while. I was

just waiting to find someone it fit.

Very sweet!

AND her original outfit.

It is much brighter after a wash.

Much better.

AND

Some before and after photos.

Before      and       After

Before      and       After

Before      and       After

I am very happy I found this little girl!

She turned out so sweet and winsome.

What should I call her?

So, I have had several suggestions for a name 

For this little girl:

Marianne

Penelope

Ivy

April

Babette 

  It is really hard to

Choose, I love all these ideas!

I think she looks like an…..

April!!