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Post by breeze on Nov 21, 2010 2:56:11 GMT -5
I have the older blue one, too. I remember tucking in the AG magazines and the AG paper paper dolls set in the side pocket along with one end of the little magnetic spinning toy.
The handles were convenient place to hang the little thermos which was supposed to contain hot chocolate.
Mine has held up well.
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Post by breeze on Apr 12, 2010 10:13:27 GMT -5
It seems that Josefina's weaving loom may have changed some through the years. I've heard that the current one looks more like it's made of bone rather than wood.
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Post by breeze on Jul 22, 2008 11:41:28 GMT -5
The original Pleasant Company version of this outfit was taffeta. Couple this outfit with the dangling broach at the throat and the burgundy hat with it's trio of of trims streaming down the back of the neck and it's truly a stunner.
Like others, I don't care for Samantha's original plastic Mary Jane shoes. However, I would never throw mine out because so far they seem to be the only shoes that Samantha's ice skates will fit over. (Skimpy straps on the ice skates make them too short to go over better quality shoes.)
Breeze
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Post by breeze on Jun 3, 2008 21:42:01 GMT -5
Hi,
I'm very pleased with Kit's work boots. I very much like the soles. They have a transparent, burnt orange, heavy duty look to them.
The logo doesn't bother my Kit in the slightest because she can't bend her knees to look at the bottom of her soles.
The uppers are top stitched and seem to say 'real leather'.
I can't imagine Kit wearing any other kind of shoes when dressed in her hobo overalls.
Breeze
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Post by breeze on Jun 3, 2008 21:23:49 GMT -5
Hi,
If I'm not mistaken, either wool or a wool blend was used to make Kit's coat.
It is nicely made.
Best of all, it's lined. This is really important because having a sleek lining not only gives the coat a finished look of quality but it also helps a lot when getting those splayed fingers through the sleeves.
Years ago, I got the Sugarplum coat. I just 'knew' before I'd seen it that I was going to love it. Wrong! It wasn't lined. Worse, the fabric material had a loose weave that ended up snagging the fingers several times before getting the hands through. I was so disappointed that I sent the coat back after only trying it on a doll once.
Kit's burgundy hat and mittens do seem to add the right hint of colour to contrast that gray. The gray coat alone just doesn't look anywhere near as good without these additional accessories.
Breeze
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Post by breeze on Jun 3, 2008 21:10:18 GMT -5
Hi,
I'm fairly happy with Kit's typewriter. When you punch one key, they all move... just don't expect it to work like a real typewriter.
It is ALL metal. It is heavy. Paper can be rolled on the paten. The bottom is sealed.
It even 'dings' when you come to the end of the margin!!
My stationary box seems to work fine.
I love the little typewriter eraser, too. It's a perfect replica of the larger versions.
Breeze
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Post by breeze on Jun 3, 2008 21:00:52 GMT -5
Hi,
Chenille bedspreads were very authentic for Kit's time period.
I'm so glad that I got this set when I did. The newest set doesn't appeal to me at all.
Breeze
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Post by breeze on Jun 3, 2008 20:50:11 GMT -5
Hi,
Kit's waffle iron has to be one of my favorite accessories. It is so authentic looking that you'd almost believe that cord and plug would really work if only you could find an outlet small enough.
It's also very realistically heavy.
Extremely well made!
Breeze
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