The American Girl company is
releasing a brand new doll as part of an ongoing series of historically-themed
dolls. The new addition to the American Girl collection is Maryellen Larkin,
and she comes from the era of post-war 1950s.
According to People, the
BeForever line of dolls includes
characters from some of America’s most trying times, including the Civil War,
World War II, and the Great Depression. But the newest American Girl doll is
based around a happier part of American history: 1954.
Each American Girl doll comes with
her own backstory and characteristics, and Maryellen Larkin is no different.
She’s a strawberry blonde 9-year-old from Florida with a passion for drawing.
The doll comes with an array of outfits appropriate for 1954, as well as three
books with original stories about the doll’s character. These stories show the
American Girl doll having adventures within the historically accurate realm of
the post-war 50s. All three books are written by Valerie Tripp.
“At first glance, Maryellen’s
circumstances appear determinedly normal,” the author said. “I did this
deliberately, so that I could show that the extraordinary exists with the
extra-ordinary, and it is Maryellen’s own sparky pizzazz that makes the
difference.”
Fans of American Girl have been
requesting a doll from the 1950s since the company started way back in 1986.
Decades later, they’ve finally delivered with the adorable Maryellen Larkin.
Looking forward to sewing 1950's mid-century outfits for Maryellen.
Carolyn