VTG 1983 Xavier Roberts Little People Soft Sculpture‎ Boy Doll Signed 22" CPK

Experience a piece of toy history with this authentic 1983/85 Xavier Roberts The Little People Soft Sculpture Doll. Before the mass-production of Cabbage Patch Kids began, Xavier Roberts and his team of artists at Babyland General Hospital in Georgia hand-stitched these intricate all-cloth Softies. This handsome boy doll is a prime example of early Americana Folk Art in toy form, featuring a needle-sculpted face with hand-painted brown eyes and shaggy brown yarn hair. Collector's Highlights: Triple Authenticity Check: This doll features the original 1983 Appalachian Artworks tush tag, a crisp 1985 dated signature on the buttocks, and a secondary 1983 signature on the bottom of his original white lace-up sneakers. Designer Wardrobe: He comes dressed in a rare vintage Cradle Togs baseball-themed BOY polo shirt and matching shorts, an era-appropriate brand highly sought after by restorers. Handcrafted Detail: Measures a full 22 inches with realistic soft sculpture details, including an outie belly button, individual fingers, and hand-sculpted dimples. Brand: Original Appalachian Artworks / Xavier Roberts Year Manufactured: 1983 (Tag) / 1985 (Signature) Size: 22 in Type: Soft Sculpture Doll Material: Cloth / Fabric Doll Gender: Boy Doll Features: Hand-Stitched, Signed on Bottom, Vintage Cradle Togs Outfit, Signed Shoes Hair Color: Brown (Yarn) Eye Color: Brown (Hand-Painted) Handmade: Yes Theme: 1980s Nostalgia, Americana, Heirloom Toy