Historical characters

Teaching girls about history and who they want to be

Historical

characters

Teaching girls about history and who they want to be

Samantha Parkington™

Samantha, 1904

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Samantha Parkington™ 18-inch Doll, Book & Accessories (Historical Characters)

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Claudie™ 18-inch Doll & Book (Historical Characters)

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Josefina Montoya™ 18-inch Doll, Book & Accessories (Historical Characters)

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Julie™ 18-inch Doll & Journal (Historical Characters)

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Nanea™ 18-inch Doll & Journal (Historical Characters)

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Maryellen™ 18-inch Doll & Journal (Historical Characters)

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Melody™ 18-inch Doll & Book (Historical Characters)

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Isabel™ 18-inch Doll & Journal (Historical Characters)

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Nicki™ 18-inch Doll & Journal (Historical Characters)

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Courtney™ 18-inch Doll & Book (Historical Characters)

$125.00

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Samantha, 1904

Shares her generosity to help others in need

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Julie, 1974

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Samantha Parkington™ 18-inch Doll, Book & Accessories (Historical Characters)

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Samantha Parkington™ Hot & Cold Tumbler (Historical Characters)

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Samantha Parkington™ Vinyl Sticker Pack (Historical Characters)

$8.00

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Samantha Parkington™ Mini Doll & Book

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Melody, 1964

Lifts her voice for fairness and equality

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Melody, 1964

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Melody™ 18-inch Doll & Book (Historical Characters)

$125.00

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Melody: My Diary Book (Historical Characters)

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Melody’s™ Accessories

$36.00

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Melody’s™ Singing Gift Set (Historical Characters)

$263.00

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Melody’s™ Doo-Wop Dress-Up Outfit

$48.00

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Melody’s™ Plaid Pajamas for 18-inch Dolls

$34.00

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Julie, 1974

Embraces change with determination and positivity

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Julie, 1974

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Julie Albright™ 18-inch Doll, Journal & Accessories (Historical Characters)

Julie’s™ School Outfit for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

$36.00

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Julie's™ School Lunch Box for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Julie’s™ Bunny, Nutmeg

$28.00

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Julie’s™ Summer Skating Outfit for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

$36.00

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Julie’s™ Floral Jumpsuit for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Claudie, 1922

Finds the confidence to take risks and dream big

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Claudie, 1922

Claudie™ 18-inch Doll & Book (Historical Characters)

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Claudie's™ Accessories

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Claudie's™ Kick Scooter for 18-inch Dolls

$65.00

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Claudie's™ Dog, Dizzy Dot™

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Claudie's™ Travel Outfit for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

$34.00

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Claudie's™ Travel Accessories for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Claudie Wells™ 18-inch Doll, Book & Accessories (Historical Characters)

Claudie's™ Christmas Accessories for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Meet Claudie: An American Girl Book

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Adventures with Claudie Book (Historical Characters)

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Claudie’s™ Performance & PJs Gift Set (Historical Characters)

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Angelo's Bakery™ for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Claudie Wells™ 18-inch Doll, Book, Accessories & Dog (Historical Characters)

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Sparkly Skirt & Fur-Trim Top for 18-inch Dolls

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Glitzy Sequin Gown & Capelet Outfit for 18-inch Dolls

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Claudie's™ Jazz Performance Outfit for 18-inch Dolls

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Claudie's™ Dress-Up Accessory Set for 18-inch Dolls

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Claudie's™ Yellow Bloom Pajamas for 18-inch Dolls

$36.00

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Isabel and Nicki, 1999

Twins who express their girl power and individuality

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Isabel and Nicki, 1999

Nicki Hoffman™ Doll, Journal & Accessories (Historical Characters)

Isabel Hoffman™ Doll, Journal & Accessories (Historical Characters)

Isabel™ & Nicki's™ Pet Set (Historical Characters)

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Isabel™ & Nicki’s™ Computer & Desk Set for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Isabel’s™ Tennis Outfit for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Isabel™ & Nicki's™ 2-in-1 Tennis Court & Skate Spot for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Nicki’s™ Skateboarding Outfit for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Isabel™ 18-inch Doll & Journal (Historical Characters)

$125.00

Isabel’s™ Floral Dreams Pajamas for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

$34.00

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Isabel’s™ Bedroom Accessories for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Isabel’s™ Bed & Floral Dreams Bedding Set for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Nicki™ 18-inch Doll & Journal (Historical Characters)

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Nicki’s™ Skater Dreams Sleep Shirt for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Nicki’s™ Bedroom Accessories for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Nicki’s™ Bed & Animal-Print Bedding Set for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Isabel™ & Nicki’s™ New Year’s Celebration Bundle (Historical Characters)

Nicki’s™ Red Vinyl Jumper Outfit for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Isabel’s™ Year 2000 Outfit for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

$42.00

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Isabel™ & Nicki's™ New Year’s Party Accessories for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Courtney, 1986

Realizes that a hero needs to be brave and bold

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Courtney, 1986

Maryellen, 1954

Champions self-expression and staying true to yourself

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Maryellen, 1954

Maryellen™ 18-inch Doll & Journal (Historical Characters)

$125.00

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Maryellen’s™ Dog, Scooter

$26.00

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Maryellen’s™ Seaside Diner

$350.00

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Maryellen’s™ Seaside Diner Bakery Case

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Maryellen’s™ Pretty Pink Dress for 18-inch Dolls

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The One and Only: Maryellen Book 1

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Maryellen's™ Ready to Launch Rocket Set

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Maryellen's™ Accessories

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Maryellen's™ Poodle Skirt Outfit for 18-inch Dolls

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Maryellen's™ Cowgirl Costume for 18-inch Dolls

$42.00

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Maryellen Larkin™ Mini Doll & Book

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Everything I Need to Know I Learned from American Girl Book

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Taking Off: Maryellen Book 2

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Maryellen’s™ Dachshund Pajamas for 18-inch Dolls

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Maryellen’s™ Sled

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Maryellen’s™ Dachshund Pajamas & Dog (Historical Characters)

Maryellen™ 18-inch Doll & Journal (Historical Characters)

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Maryellen’s™ Dog, Scooter

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Maryellen’s™ Seaside Diner

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Maryellen’s™ Seaside Diner Bakery Case

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Maryellen’s™ Pretty Pink Dress for 18-inch Dolls

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The One and Only: Maryellen Book 1

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Molly, 1944

Shows what it means to put others first and lead

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Molly, 1944

Nanea, 1941

Embraces her aloha spirit of helping

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Nanea, 1941

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Nanea™ 18-inch Doll & Journal (Historical Characters)

$125.00

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Nanea’s™ Dog, Mele™

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Nanea’s™ Two-Piece Swimsuit for 18-inch Dolls

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Nanea’s™ Beach Accessories for 18-inch Dolls

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Nanea’s™ Floral Pajamas for 18-inch Dolls

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Everything I Need to Know I Learned from American Girl Book

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Nanea’s™ Swimsuit & Beach Accessories for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

Nanea's™ Accessories

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The Spirit of Aloha: Nanea Book 1

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Hula for the Home Front: Nanea Book 2

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Nanea's Luau Set

$85.00

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Nanea's Holoku Dress for 18-inch Dolls

$36.00

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Nanea Mitchell™ Mini Doll & Book

$24.99

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Nanea's Hula Implements

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Nanea's™ Hula Outfit for 18-inch Dolls

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Nanea’s™ Floral Pajamas & Dog (Historical Characters)

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Nanea™ 18-inch Doll & Journal (Historical Characters)

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Nanea’s™ Dog, Mele™

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Nanea’s™ Two-Piece Swimsuit for 18-inch Dolls

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Nanea’s™ Beach Accessories for 18-inch Dolls

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Nanea’s™ Floral Pajamas for 18-inch Dolls

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Everything I Need to Know I Learned from American Girl Book

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Kit, 1934

Weathers hard times with hope and determination

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Kit, 1934

Rebecca, 1914

Shines a spotlight on courage and compassion

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Rebecca, 1914

Kaya, 1764

Respects the environment and protects the Earth

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Kaya, 1764

Samantha, 1904

Finds bravery and belonging far from home

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Julie, 1974

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Kirsten Larson™ 18-inch Doll, Book & Accessories (Historical Characters)

$160.00

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Kirsten Larson™ Mini Doll & Book (Historical Characters)

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Kirsten Larson™ Hot & Cold Tumbler (Historical Characters)

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Everything I Need to Know I Learned from American Girl Book

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Kirsten Larson™ Vinyl Sticker Pack (Historical Characters)

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Samantha, 1904

Shows great courage and a love of learning

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Julie, 1974

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Addy Walker™ 18-inch Doll, Book & Accessories (Historical Characters)

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Finding Freedom: Addy Book 1

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A Heart Full of Hope: Addy Book 2

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Addy™ 18-inch Doll & Book (Historical Characters)

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Addy's™ Accessories

$26.00

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Step Into Reading Step 3 Book: Freedom for Addy

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Addy Walker™ Hot & Cold Tumbler (Historical Characters)

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Addy Walker™ Vinyl Sticker Pack (Historical Characters)

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Addy Walker™ 18-inch Doll, Book & Accessories (Historical Characters)

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Everything I Need to Know I Learned from American Girl Book

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Addy Walker™ Mini Doll & Book

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Samantha, 1904

Learns that kindness really is the best medicine

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Julie, 1974

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Josefina Montoya™ 18-inch Doll, Book & Accessories (Historical Characters)

$160.00

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Josefina’s™ Birthday Outfit for 18-inch Dolls & Book (Historical Characters)

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Everything I Need to Know I Learned from American Girl Book

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Sunlight and Shadows: Josefina Book 1 (Historical Characters)

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Second Chances: Josefina Book 2 (Historical Characters)

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Josefina™ 18-inch Doll & Book (Historical Characters)

$125.00

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Josefina Montoya™ Mini Doll & Book

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Josefina's™ Accessories for 18-inch Dolls (Historical Characters)

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Kirsten, 1854

Historical Characters

American Girl® is famous for our historical characters—including, twins Isabel and Nicki Hoffman™ from 1999 and Claudie Wells™ from 1922! These 18-inch dolls explore important times in America’s past. Each of these dolls for ages 8 and up includes a world of imagination. From 1980s girl Courtney Moore™, featuring Courtney’s™ Bedroom Set, to 1970s girl Julie Albright™ and Julie’s™ Groovy Bathroom to 1960s girl Melody Ellison™ and Melody’s™ Recording Studio, the characters continue on down through the decades—including Nanea Mitchell™, Kit Kittredge™, Rebecca Rubin™, Kaya™, even Molly McIntire™ featuring Molly’s™ Birthday Bundle. In 2024, we brought back special-edition birthday outfits and classic books featuring beloved characters Josefina Montoya™, Addy Walker™, and Kirsten Larson™ from our American Girls Collection™.

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SIZE	HEIGHT	CHEST	WAIST	HIPS
2T	34	19.25	18	19.75
3	37	21	19.25	21.5
4	40	22.75	20.5	23.25
5	43	23.75	21.5	24.25
XS/6	46	24.75	22	25.25
S/7	50-52	26	22.5	27.5
S/8	52-54	27	23	28.5
M/10	54-56	28.5	24	30
M/12	56-58	30	25	32
L/14	58-60	31.5	26	34
L/16	60-62	33	27	36
XL/18	62-64	34.5	28	38
XL/20	64-66	36	29	40

SIZE	HEIGHT	CHEST	WAIST	HIPS
2T	86.3	48.9	45.7	50.2
3	94	53.3	48.9	54.6
4	101.6	57.8	52.1	59.1
5	109.2	60.3	54.6	61.6
XS/6	116.8	62.9	55.9	64.1
S/7	127-132.1	66	57.2	69.9
S/8	132.1-137.2	68.6	58.4	72.4
M/10	137.2-142.2	72.4	61	76.2
M/12	142.2-147.3	76.2	63.5	81.3
L/14	147.3-152.4	80	66	86.4
L/16	152.4-157.5	83.8	68.6	91.4
XL/18	157.5-162.6	87.6	71.1	96.5
XL/20	162.6-167.6	91.4	73.7	101.6

SIZE	LENGTH	WIDTH
S	27	20
M	28	21
L	29	23
XL	30	25
2XL	31	26.5
3XL	32	28

SIZE	LENGTH	WIDTH
XS	66	42
S	71	45.7
M	73.7	50.8
L	76.2	56
XL	78.7	61
2XL	81.3	66

SIZE	LENGTH	WIDTH
XS	71	71
S	73.7	76.2
M	76.2	81.3
L	78.7	86.4
XL	81.3	91.4
2XL	83.8	96.5

SIZE	CHEST	WAIST	HIPS
S: 4-6	34.5-35.5	27-28	37-38
M: 8-10	36.5-37.5	29-30	39-40
L: 12-14	39-40.6	31.5-33	41.5-43
XL: 16-18	42-44	34.5-36.5	44.5-46.5
XXL: 20-22	45.5-47	38-40	48-50

SIZE	CHEST	WAIST	HIPS
S: 4-6	88-90	69-71	94-97
M: 8-10	93-95	74-76	99-102
L: 12-14	99-103	80-84	105-109
XL: 16-18	107-112	88-93	113-118
XXL: 20-22	114-119	97-102	122-127

GIRL SIZE	GK SIZE	Approx. height	Approx. weight	CHEST	WAIST	HIP	TORSO
2T	TD	33-35	30-32	17-19	18-19	19-21	37-39
3-4	CXS	37-39	32-36	20-22	19-21	22-24	40-42
5-6	CS	43-45	40-46	23-26	21-22	26-27	43-45
7-8	CM	47-51	50-58	26-29	22-23	28-29	46-48
10	CL	53-57	60-70	29-31	23-25	30-31	49-51

GIRL SIZE	GK SIZE	Approx. height	Approx. weight	CHEST	WAIST	HIP	TORSO
2T	TD	84-89	14-15	43-48	46-48	48-53	94-99
3-4	CXS	94-99	15-16	51-56	48-53	56-61	102-107
5-6	CS	109-114	18-21	58-66	53-56	64-69	109-114
7-8	CM	119-130	23-26	66-74	56-58	71-74	117-122
10	CL	135-145	27-32	74-79	58-64	76-79	124-130

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