Dy-Dee Baby Doll
Effanbee Doll Company • Dy-Dee
Toy Category
Doll
Year Released
circa 1933-1950
Condition
Poor; severe deterioration of the rubber limbs including missing feet and a partial left arm. The face shows significant paint loss, staining, and crazing. The 'sleeping eye' mechanism appears stuck or damaged.
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $15 USD
Description
A classic drink-and-wet baby doll featuring a molded hair head, sleeping eyes with 'real' lashes, and an open mouth for a bottle. The body is constructed of hard rubber designed to allow water to pass through into a diaper.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$5 - $15 USD
Auction Estimate
$3 - $10 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Standard mid-century production; Manufactured in USA
Model Number
Not visible; varies by size (20 inch class)
Toy Type
Drink-and-wet baby doll; hard rubber body with jointed limbs
Toy Condition
Poor; severe deterioration of the rubber limbs including missing feet and a partial left arm. The face shows significant paint loss, staining, and crazing. The 'sleeping eye' mechanism appears stuck or damaged.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging; item is loose
Rarity & Significance
Common mass-produced doll of its era, historically significant as one of the first successful drink-and-wet dolls. In this condition, it holds value primarily for 'doll doctor' parts (the head) rather than as a display piece.
Special Features
Sleep eyes with lashes; intake hole in mouth for water; drainage hole; articulated shoulders and hips.
Notable Variations
Produced in multiple sizes (ranging from 11 to 20 inches) and varying materials over several decades, including hard plastic and vinyl versions in later years.