1930s Vintage McCall Sewing Pattern 513 Rare 11 In Dy-Dee Baby Doll Clothes ORIG
Original Circa 1937 McCall Pattern No. 513 - Baby Clothes for Dy-Dee Dolls
Original circa 1937 McCall Printed Pattern No. 513, a five-view set of baby clothes for the Dy-Dee Doll. This is a Size 11 copy. Complete Nice Condition.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall No. 513
- Year: Circa 1937
- Designed For: Dy-Dee Doll, Size 11
- Views Included: A) Kimono, B) Sun Suit, C) Baby Bunting Bag & Hood, D) Dress & Bonnet with Bootees, E) Slip
- Condition: Complete Nice Condition
- Transfer: Comes with Uncut Transfer
Design
McCall's 513 is a full wardrobe for the Dy-Dee Doll, cut in nineteen pieces plus one embroidery transfer. View A is a simple kimono-sleeved robe tied at the front. View B is a sun suit with a shaped bib front. View C is a baby bunting bag with a zippered front closing and a matching pointed hood - practical for a doll designed to be dressed and undressed often. View D pairs a yoke-front dress, gathered sleeve, and scalloped hem with a matching brimmed bonnet and separate booties. View E is a simple slip to wear beneath the dress.
Doll Details
This pattern was designed for the Dy-Dee Doll, one of the earliest "drink and wet" dolls, introduced by Effanbee in the early 1930s and an immediate favorite for its lifelike feeding play. This is a Size 11 copy; the pattern's full doll-size range is shown below:
| Doll Size | Headsize | Chest |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | 10" | 8" |
| 13 | 11" | 9¼" |
| 15 | 12¼" | 10½" |
| 20 | 15½" | 13¾" |