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I almost had the thrill of a lifetime. Almost.
At the far end of walk-in closet in my mom’s upstairs hallway, is a short door that opens up into the attic. When we were kids it was always a magical place since we could peer in as my mom retrieved Christmas decorations or put things inside, but were never allowed to actually go in ourselves. Naturally, I’m allowed to go into the attic now and so I did venture in for a few minutes the other day.
I didn’t open any boxes or anything. I just looked around and remembered some of the stored items from my childhood. What I didn’t expect to see was the original box from my Kissy doll. You have to be kind of old to remember Kissy but for those who are younger, Kissy would pucker her lips and make a kissing sound when you squeezed her arms together. My sister and I each got both a Kissy and Chatty Cathy one Christmas.
My mom was wonderful about getting us really great babydolls. I think it was probably because she grew up during the depression and didn’t have much herself. She was probably giving us the things she wished she could have had as a young girl.
Anyway, Kissy was not in the box. I kind of knew she wouldn’t be but for a split second, I hoped. I wonder, though, if the box is worth anything. Maybe to a collector?
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Empty Kissy Doll Box: $?
Memories: Priceless
Thats beautiful, i know my mum didn’t have alot when she was younger, she was part of a largish family of 4 brothers and sisters. My grandma tried to give them everything. My mum always wanted a dolls house and used to go round the next door neighbours house and play with thier dolls house in summer when they have the marquees out. They used to bring it outside in the summer. I suppose a dolls house 4 years ago was a lot and very new. My mum ended up with a kissy doll, and has kept it ever since. Now i am moving out from my mums house into my own flat, she is giving me her kissy doll to keep. I will keep it and cherish it, and it will remind me of how lucky i am today.
Hey marisa, Very nice to see you again. . i loved your articles to the core. . Especially this one makes me to think about this. .
Thanks for that. .
Dear Marisa, I received a Kissy doll and I loved her and now I have Collected a few more,as Mine “disappeared” among the grandchildren. YOu can sell your Kissy box on E-bay who would be most greatful to have a box to complete her Kissy. Or if you chose to another collector onanotehr AUvtion HOuse. IF you donot want to sell it yurself,youcan perhaps find a friend who would sell it or other vintage items for you. I have a friend who does this for me as she is a certified sdller with E-bay and It helps out alot. I love my Kissys Like you, they make me think of my mother I was missing her so much that I got a littl kooky on e-bay with Dollies on E-bay. At least they are sweetAND Kissys do something.Sincerely Bonny Marie Tew