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Wednesday, July 9, 2025

CHATTY CATHY

CHATTY CATHY.
She was the first successful "talking" doll. By pulling a string on her back she could say different short phrases. At 20 inches tall she was also a bit easier to dress and to make clothes for than the equally popular Barbie. Although this paper doll version is of course mute she still sports a nice wardrobe.












 

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