Name/Title
Terri Lee dollDescription
A. Terri Lee doll was created in 1946 as a 16” toddler fashion doll, and famous for her extensive wardrobe. She is composed of hard plastic. The donor stated that her black hair is new, as the original hair was disintegrating and tangled. The outfit she wears is a blue sailor dress with white sailor collar trimmed with red and a red bow. Near the hem and all around the skirt is a patterned ribbon featuring sailboats. Under the dress is a starched net crinoline and a pair of white pantaloons trimmed with 2 narrow bands of red. She wears white nylon socks and black and white cloth shoes. Her black hair is curled at the tips and held with bobby pins. There are 2 white ribbons on each side at ears. The beret is made of the same dress material is trimmed in red narrow ribbon and S. S. Lee is embroidered in red on the front. The back has a blue bow. Her lips are painted red and her brown eyes and eyelashes are painted.
B. Wool red nd dark green plaid skirt which was original when doll was bought. It has a snap fastener in back.
C. White cotton batiste dress or top to wear with jeans (see D.) There is an embroidered trim with blue flowers around hem, sleeves and a strip diagonal from left to right on bodice. There is a full length zipper in back with a tie. This is handmade.
D. Blue jeans in light weight denim with 2 buttons in front at waist for the straps which cross in the back and a snap fastener. This is handmade and meant to be worn with C.
E. Kaleidoscope. Peer into small hole and turn it to see patterns change.Context
Given to donor by her mother when donor was in bed recovering from chickenpox.Collection
Jacque FalconAcquisition
Accession
2026.081Notes
Tag with accession number is tucked into left sock.Doll Name
Terri LeeMade/Created
Manufacturer
Terri Lee CompanyTime Period
20th CenturyPlace
* Untyped Place
Lincoln, NebraskaClothing
Clothing Type
RedressedClothing Description
As aboveCondition
Scale
C-9: Mint. No original packagingCreate Date
April 16, 2026Update Date
July 8, 2026
