Celebration of Tressy and Toots

Sandra Cartlidge's colorful tribute to Barbie rival Tressy and her kid sister Toots (Cricket in the U.S.), produced in the 1960s by the American Character Doll Co. and in the 70s by the Ideal Toy Corporation. Start on the fashions page to see Tressy in great period outfits, then check out the dolls by year of issue, and the hairstyles page (Tressy was known for her growing hair). Our favorite pages are the Tressy Town Tales: check them out and you'll see why!