These are the dolls I played with in the 50's and 60's. They are 34 inches tall and are the size of a 3 year old. They were play pal child size dolls. I played with them so much I combed the hair out of their heads. I would love to find some wigs I could glue on and make them cute again. I have searched and cannot find a wig large enough for their 18 inch heads. Does anyone know of a site that might have large wigs for my dolIs and is safe to order from. I am in Maine, USA. I have never replaced doll hair before but would love to restore my dolls for my grandchildren to see how cute they were. Thank you so much for your time and information. Hugs, Barba

What wonderful Dolls.
I would certainly look to see if you have a Dolls Hospital in your state. Try searching Doll Collectors clubs they may be able to direct you to a professional. To me they look too valuable to mess up trying to do it yourself.

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by barba 11 Mar 2017

I never even considered that they may be valuable, I just thought they would be fun to play with again with my Granddaughters. My plans were for the girls to make clothes and enjoy them as I did. Will check amazon and see what they are worth. They are the Patty play pal dolls that were popular in 50's and 60's. Thank you with Hugs, Barba

If your just going to display your dolls and not to play with, I think you could get kids halloween costume wigs would work. I seen some on line of orphan annie that would look like the hair these dolls had. Around $12. Just a suggestion.

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by barba 11 Mar 2017

Thank you but I think my Granddaughters are very interested in playing with them, at least for a while. May be that would be the best idea since I am sure their hair will be combed again. Hugs, Barba

Hi I have just been reading a few comments about your dolls I make baby reborn dolls and also root them hair some one mentioned re rooting if I remember correctly your dolls look similar to ones I played with if they are hard plastic ? now days the dolls we root hair for are vinyl I would recommend a wig and Impex Original Hi Tack All Purpose Glue try this site for wigs hope the link works if not just google kemper wigs or kemper supplies http://kemperdolls.com/wigs.html

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by barba 10 Mar 2017

I wondered what type of glue to use. I figured I would need to cut off all the remaining hair and get down to as clean a scalp as possible. Do I cover the entire scalp with glue or just around the edges? Thank you for great info. Hugs, Barba

I WOULD NOT BE AFRAID TO DO BUSSINES WITH MONIQUE TRADING CO. I MADE PORCILAN DOLLS FOR 20 YEARS AND HAVE BOUGHT LOTS OF DOLL THINGS FROM THEM. I SOLD ALL MY DOLL SUPPLIES, HAD TO GIVE UP MAKING DOLLS , THAT PORCELIAN DUST WAS BAD ON MY LUNGS, HERE IS THEIR PHONE #1-800-645-3655 ALSO FIND THEM @ SALES @ALLABOUT DOLLS .COM GOOD LUCK DORIS

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by barba 10 Mar 2017

Thank you. Glad to hear you personally did business with them. Their wigs looked beautiful. Also, thanks for the phone number. Will give them a call. Hugs. Barba

found another-I don't know why my EDIT button doesn't show on post below......I am still looking..... I have some vintage Barbie,Midge doll than need a new 'do'. If you decide to do this let me know how you come out please.

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by toogie 10 Mar 2017

You can also go to You Tube and type in 'how to re root a dolls hair'. They show you how.

by toogie 10 Mar 2017

I didn't ask where you were, but here is a UK site.http://www.thethinkingdoll.com/re...

by barba 10 Mar 2017

Will go to you tube. Never thought of checking there. Thanks for info. Hugs. Barba

I found this but I have to admit I know nothing about this. This shows a Barbie but would be the same technique for any doll hair, I'm sure.

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by barba 10 Mar 2017

Thank you. Will definitely check it out. Hugs, Barba

Has anyone heard of or done any business with http://store.monique.com/mm5/merc...
They are located in California. They have a wig for my dolls but am not sure to trust them with a credit card. http://www.monique.com/patti-play... Any recommendations or suggestions? Thanks so much with hugs to all, Barba

They are so sweet. Something to consider is trying to find someone near you that makes reborn dolls. Some of them do fantastic work adding hair to the reborn babies and may be willing to help you with yours.

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by barba 09 Mar 2017

I do not believe there would be anyone near me as I am way out in the country. It would be nice though to find someone to reroot hair. You can see the holes in their heads where I combed the hair right out. I loved them too much. Thanks with hugs, Barba

I don't remember these dolls, but I would have loved them. I started making doll clothes when I was 3 years old. Maybe you could make a hat or go to the children's dept and but hats. Little straw hats would be cute. Kay

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by barba 09 Mar 2017

Great Idea. I may have to do that if the wigs are too expensive. Would still like to restore them. Thanks with hugs, Barba

I love your dolls. Hope you can find wigs for them. When my daughter was small one of her dolls lost all her hair. We sent her to a Doll Hospital here in Melbourne, Australia and they gave her new hair. She still has the doll and she has just turned 53. She loved that doll so much. Hugs

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by shirley124 08 Mar 2017

Forgot to say it was not as tall as yours, only about 14 inches. Hugs

by barba 08 Mar 2017

How sweet. I have never heard of anything like that here. I am still looking. Most wigs I have found are not large enough or are just not styled right for that type doll. Thank you with hugs, Barba

Oh I wish I still had mine, I made some doll dresses, but they are only 18" type dolls I have two made in germany they have wooden heads and ones has wooden arms and legs beautiful dolls.

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by barba 08 Mar 2017

They sound wonderful. My older sister collects the ceramic dolls but hers sit in a cabinet. Dolls create such great play fun and imagination. Love them. Hugs. Barba

I had one too! She could walk, sort of. My sister had Chatty Cathy.

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by barba 08 Mar 2017

The one in blue is the walking one. Had so much fun playing make believe. Great memories. Hugs, Barba

Oh I wish we still had ours. I think we only had one like these and mamma made us some large muslin dolls this size. Sorry I can't help about the hair. Good luck!-Toogie

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by barba 08 Mar 2017

Thank you. I loved my dolls and now my grandkids would like to play with them. Need to clean them up and fix new clothes. Hugs, Barba

Try CrsCrafts.com. They have lots of doll things.

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by barba 08 Mar 2017

Thank you. I will google it. Hugs, Barba

Love the dolls. Wish I had the dolls I played with. My Mother wouldn't let me keep them when we moved from PA. to IL> She said I was too old to keep them. I was in eight grade. Now I'm 83 and have 3 Raggedy Ann and Andy dolls. Hope you are able to fix the hair.

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by barba 08 Mar 2017

Thank you. I also have my bride doll and my walking doll but they are sitting in baking soda as they got smelly. Hugs, Barba

Try this site. They have an up-to-date Secure Guard certificate in the shopping cart area, too.
Be sure and see the instructions on how to measure the doll head for a wig.

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by barba 08 Mar 2017

Thank you. I will check it out. Hugs, Barba