Vintage 1978 BRADLEY'S Wonderful World of Dolls "HEATHER"
Heather is 8-1/2" tall. She is a Bradley's doll in great condition with original shoes, underclothes, blue gingham dress, bow, apron and original tag. The wood base/stand includes the "Heather" sticker and the bottom is marked "© Bradley Dolls / Made in Korea.
Bradley dolls were made in Korea and Japan during the 1960s and 1970s for the American market. Bradley dolls are unique on several levels: unlike most dolls, their bodies are constructed of wire skeletons surrounded by styrofoam and/or cloth, mounted on a wood or plastic base so they can be nicely displayed. Also differentiating them from most other "lady" dolls is their painted faces. The dresses are often elegant period pieces, with big hoop skirts and plenty of lacy frills, although their catalog includes such a wide variety of themes and ethnic styles. Their most distinct feature is their oversized head and eyes; not dissimilar to Japan's manga (comic book) and animé (animation) art.