Private company
American Character Doll Company
American Toy Company
The American Character Doll Company was an American toy company specializing in dolls. Their most popular dolls included "Tiny Tears," "Tressy," "Butterball Doll", "Sweet Sue," and "Toodles. " Founded in 1919, the company's fortunes peaked in the mid-20th century, as they sold millions of dolls exclusively to retailers and mail-order houses such as Sears and Montgomery Ward.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
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The American Character Doll Company was an American toy company specializing in dolls. Their most popular dolls included "Tiny Tears," "Tressy," "Butterball Doll", "Sweet Sue," and "Toodles." Founded in 1919, the company's fortunes peaked in the mid-20th century, as they sold millions of dolls exclusively to retailers and mail-order houses such as Sears and Montgomery Ward.2
Products and brands
- doll
- toy
Listed on Wikidata.1
Timeline
- 1919Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaAmerican Character Doll Company
- More imagesWikimedia Commons
- WikidataQ28206659
Sources
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- 3Wikimedia CommonsAmerican Character Doll Company photo by Lewis Hine, Public domain