Monday, March 4, 2013

Doll of the Month- Kit Kittredge

I really love the historical characters of American Girl so I thought it would be fun to feature a doll each month and find some inspiring things about them and their times.

We will feature some recipes, crafts and a few more fun ideas . Kit has always been my favorite doll so she is the perfect place for me to start. She was the first doll I ever got brand new from American Girl and that was only three years ago !



Kit lives in the 1930's and she dreams of becoming a writer. Her dad loses his job and he must take a new job in a different city. To make ends meet her mom takes in boarders.  Kit has many adventures with her friends and even solves a few mysteries throughout her book series.

Kit's Books
  • Meet Kit: An American Girl
  • Kit Learns a Lesson: A School Story
  • Kit's Surprise: A Christmas Story
  • Happy Birthday, Kit!: A Springtime Story
  • Kit Saves The Day: A Summer Story
  • Changes for Kit: A Winter Story

Facts about Kit:

Family
  • Margaret Kittredge: Kit's mother
  • Jack Kittredge: Kit's father.
  • Charles Kittredge: Kit’s older brother.
  • Uncle Hendrick: Mother’s wealthy, disapproving uncle.

Friends and Other Minor Characters

  • Stirling Howard: Kit’s close friend and boarder.
  • Ruthie Smithens: Kit’s best friend.
  • Louise Howard: Stirling’s mother and boarder.
  • Roger: A classmate in Kit’s class.
  • Aunt Millie: An older lady from Kentucky who cared for Kit's father as a child
  • Will Shepherd: A young hobo from Texas.

Doll

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The Kit doll.
  • Face Mold: Classic Mold
  • Skin: Light
Kit has freckles across the nose and cheeks.
  • Hair: Blond, shoulder length; side part, no bangs.
  • Eyes: Dark Blue

Meet Outfit

  • Lavender-pink sweater and cardigan set
  • Purple flower-print skirt
  • White bloomers
  • Cream canvas sandals
  • Green diamond hair barrette

Meet Accessories

  • White crocheted cloche hat with green ribbon & bow
  • Straw clutch purse
  • Buffalo nickel
  • Compass necklace
  • Handkerchief

Trivia

  • Kit was the first new Historical character released once Mattel had taken over American Girl.
  • Kit was the first character and Historical Character pictured with short hair.
  • Kit was the first character whose doll was released with freckles. 
  • Kit's address is 229 Abbot Place.

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