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This is “Bubbles” by American Doll and Toy Corp. She is rubber, with blond hair and blue sleep eyes. She has her original pink outfit. I have seen only one other like her.
—Joyce Cloud, Washington, Ill.

Doll size: 23 inches
Condition: good
2009 value: $50

Your doll is not Bubbles but “Butterball,” a sweet doll made in 1961. She was made of magi-foam, which was flexible and lightweight. Butterball’s left hand was formed so she could hold a foam lollipop. Another completely different doll was issued with this name as well. Butterball was not made for long, even though she was adorable, lightweight and would appeal to most children. Production discontinued after a year, making her hard to find today. As a child I not only recall having Butterball, but also her doll accessory, a large vinyl doll case with her name on it.