What a time the sixties were, from clothing to hair and dolls to cars. Here are some of the popular dolls and doll trends of the psychedelic age.
1. Fashionable Nola
Nola’s 1968 fashionable clothing was made by Mrs. Berrick of Sydney, Australia. [1]
2. Teen Doll
Teen dolls became very popular in the sixties, this one being from 1968. Girls and women would often sew custom dresses for the dolls. [2]
3. Knit Outfits
Knitting outfits for teenage dolls was also very common. These dolls are from 1966. [3]
4. Fashion Dresses
These teen dolls are wearing the latest fashion for 1966. [4]
5. Hairstyles
Hat wear and current hairstyles were created for the dolls. In this illustration you see how a cap is made and how to curl doll hair. [5]
6. Doll Shows
Of course, doll shows were popular and winners were announced in the newspapers. This one is from 1967. [6]
7. Wooden Dolls
Wooden display dolls were also very popular among adults. These are from 1962. [7]
8. One of the Fabric Dolls
The fabric dolls of the sixties were less creepy and more wonderful that the fabric dolls of the fifties. Here is a bright eyed fabric dolls from 1969. [8]
9. More than a Trend
Doll dressing was a serious event. Even in the seventies, when I played with my plastic dolls, picking the day’s outfit took a lot of serious thought. [9]
10. Large Dolls
This child, bless her heart, knows of the serious consequences to owning a life-size doll. Parents, that is just not cool. Photo from 1961. [10]
