Name/Title
Walker DollEntry/Object ID
2026.138.01Tags
Baby Dolls, Doll, Walker DollDescription
Plastic Walker Doll. The doll is built with a special mechanism inside allowing it to "walk" meaning their legs will move when the doll is held and guided. The doll is dressed in a blue dress, the dress is patterned with a white panel trimmed in a red ribbon, this panel is on the skirt, around her collar, and running down either side of the bodice. The doll also has red ribbons in her hair. She is a hard plastic doll, she has short blonde hair and blue eyes.Context
Walker dolls from the 1950s are iconic hard plastic or vinyl dolls, such as the Ideal Saucy Walker and American Character Sweet Sue, designed to "walk" when led by the hand. They featured complex internal mechanisms that moved the legs and often turned the head side-to-side simultaneously. These popular toys typically had sleep eyes, rooted hair or wigs, and detailed clothing.Collection
Baby DollsCataloged By
Kat BezaireLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
DollNomenclature Class
ToysNomenclature Category
Category 09: Recreational ObjectsDoll Name
WalkerMade/Created
Date made
circa 1950Notes
No identifiable makers marksClothing
Clothing Type
OriginalClothing Description
The doll is dressed in a blue dress, the dress is patterned with a white panel trimmed in a red ribbon, this panel is on the skirt, around her collar, and running down either side of the bodice. The doll also has red ribbons in her hair.Doll Features
Feature
Sleep Eyes, JointedCondition
Scale
C-6: Gently played withNotes
She has some scuff marks on her faceLocation
Location
Room
Shaanti International Museum of Costume and DollsDate
February 5, 2026Notes
Large Misc Dolls Box 1Create Date
February 5, 2026Update Date
February 5, 2026