Samantha Parkington™ 18-inch Doll, Book & Accessories (Historical Characters)
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Generous Samantha Parkington™ is an orphan who lives with her well-to-do grandmother in a small town in New York. Samantha was one of the first three historical character dolls introduced by Pleasant Company, now American Girl.
Premium features:
- An 18" Samantha™ doll that’s almost exactly like the one fans fell in love with in 1986! She has brown eyes and dark-brown wavy hair with bangs. She has a soft cotton body, and her movable head and limbs are made of smooth vinyl.
- A special-edition paperback book, Samantha’s Keepsake Treasury, that introduces the doll and her world—including what it was like for girls growing up in the early 1900s and photos, plus descriptions and photos of Samantha’s collection through the years
Also includes:
- An authentic 1904-style outfit—same as the one worn at her first launch: a checked taffeta dress with a pleated front, puff sleeves, and a ribbon belt with a buckle at the waist
- A wide hairbow made of the same taffeta as her dress, a plush burgundy hat trimmed with ribbon, and a golden metal bow-shaped brooch with a heart pendant
- A pink velvet purse with a golden clasp and chain, a white hankie embroidered with flowers, and a reproduction of a penny from her time in a paper envelope
- A pair of white cotton bloomers with an elastic waist, a pair of black knit ribbed tights, and a pair of black Mary Jane shoes
SKU#: JFP86
Specifications
- Care Instructions:
- Doll, shoes, hairbow, hat, brooch, purse, penny: Wipe clean with a damp cloth
- Dress, bloomers, tights, hankie: Hand wash cold, line dry
- Paper items: NA
- Materials:
- Doll: Vinyl, cotton, modacrylic hair fiber
- Dress, hairbow: Nylon taffeta
- Bloomers, hankie: Cotton
- Tights, hat: Nylon
- Shoes: PU
- Brooch, penny: Metal
- Purse: Cotton, poly taffeta, metal
- Envelope, book: Paper
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Includes a special-edition book
Explore Samantha's world through a paperback book that all fans and doll lovers will treasure
Peek into the past
Discover historical times and learn what it was like for girls growing up in the early 1900s
Collection perfection
Colorful images and descriptions showcase Samantha's collection through the years
Care and styling
Tips to maintain beautiful doll hair
Step 1
For wavy or straight hair, use a wire wig brush. For curly textured hair, use a hair pick.
Step 3
Hold a small section of hair near the ends, then gently brush or pick out tangles.
Step 4
Work the brush or pick up toward the wig's base, always stroking down toward the ends.
Find your inner star
Our story
Inspiring girls to grow up with courage, confidence, and strength of character
Reach for the star
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Our purpose
We celebrate girls
Bringing out the joy of girlhood is at the heart of everything we do. Through adventurous stories and imaginative play, we give girls the chance to discover who they are—and who they’re meant to be.
No matter if she’s a toddler or entering her teen years, every girl can find inspiration to be her best, to grow a strong mind and spirit, to laugh while she learns to be resilient, confident, and kind. Most of all, we hope to open girls’ eyes to a bigger world so they can create a brighter future for us all.
"The American Girl experience is more than just a collection of toys. It is a collecton of magical moments filled with goodness-moments that will nourish a little girl's spirit, send her imagination soaring, an make her dreams come true."
-Pleasant T. Rowland
Our founder
The story of Pleasant T. Rowland
When Pleasant founded American Girl in 1986, she believed that great stories with aspirational characters could inspire girls to make their own positive mark on the world—and she was right. Since then, we’ve been a trusted partner in empowering girls with confidence and character.
After an inspirational trip to Colonial Williamsburg, Pleasant combined her love of American history and her commitment to high-quality educational products to create our first-ever product line, The American Girls Collection. From there, she developed even more books, dolls, and toys that integrate learning and play experiences to emphasize important values. She also fulfilled her long-time dream of opening experiential retail stores, the first of which debuted in Chicago in 1998, where fans could see and shop the product in person and fully immerse themselves in the world of American Girl.
As American Girl grew in popularity, major toy companies took notice, and Mattel acquired the brand in 1998. Today, guided by Pleasant’s original vision, we’ve grown into one of the nation’s most beloved brands. Through powerful stories of courageous heroines, we’ve helped shape an entire generation of women of character—a brand truth we are immensely proud of and a testament to the spirit and ingenuity of our remarkable founder, Pleasant T. Rowland.
Our history
Looking to the past with pride
A timeline of American Girl
1986
Our flagship historical characters launch, featuring 18-inch dolls with wide worlds of play for girls ages 8 and up. Each character is highlighted in a book series that explores her era and offers a dramatic understanding of the role women and girls played in shaping our country.
1995
A contemporary 18-inch doll world that has since evolved into Truly Me® debuts. These dolls encourage a girl to express, explore, and discover who she is right now—and to find the confidence to be her true self.
1995
The world of Bitty Baby®, a 15-inch baby doll, arrives to help teach younger girls important life skills like caring and nurturing.
1995
Contemporary books, highlighted by expert advice and hands-on activities, join the American Girl library of historical fiction to expand the range of topics and entertainment for girls.
1998
The first American Girl store opens in Chicago, bringing to life all the characters and experiences girls love in an award-winning retail environment. In subsequent years, our stores spread across the country, giving girls nationwide the chance to enjoy dining, celebrations, salon treatments, and hands-on activities like nowhere else.
2001
Girl of the Year™ joins the American Girl world as 18-inch contemporary character dolls who experience modern-day issues and give voice to a diverse range of personalities and backgrounds.
2016
The WellieWishers™ blossom to life with a world of 14.5-inch character dolls, early chapter books, and accessories for girls ages 4-7 that teach how to build lasting friendships.
2017
The ultimate experience in personalization arrives with Create Your Own, enabling girls to design the doll and apparel they’ve always dreamed of.
2024
Addy, Kirsten, and Josefina return with special-edition birthday outfits and classic books, first published in 1993, 1986, and 1997. The re-released books feature updates to language and imagery, and include additional resources that help readers understand each era better.
More points of pride
Our awards
Based on their high quality and
authenticity, many of our dolls, sets,
and books have earned prestigious
awards for play and developmental
value.
https://www.americangirl.com/pages/award-winners
Our contributions
To ensure all children have the
right to play, American Girl products
are donated to children and families
in need throughout the year.
https://www.americangirl.com/pages/philanthropy
Our learning guides
To enrich the experience girls enjoy
with our characters, we developed
learning guides for parents and teachers
to explore new ideas.
https://www.americangirl.com/pages/parents-and-teachers
Our diversity & inclusion
Celebrate every kind of great
Since the beginning, we’ve created dolls and accessories that reflect the real world and all its colors, customs, and capabilities. We write engaging stories with a goal of opening minds and hearts. And we will never stop learning because of our promise to encourage kindness, build confidence, and celebrate every kind of great!
Our wide range of dolls—offering a variety of skin tones, face molds, eye colors, hair styles and textures, plus hundreds of accessories and stories—helps girls highlight their individuality and style. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion extends even further, continuing with our selection of dolls without hair. These dolls are a perfect companion for girls who may be dealing with permanent or temporary hair loss.
In addition to dolls without hair, we offer several other specialized items, such as an asthma and allergy set, service dog gear, crutches, a wheelchair, and a diabetes kit. Plus, hearing aid placement is also available for our 18-inch dolls (historical characters, Truly Me®, and Create Your Own), either at the time of purchase or through our Doll Hospital.
We seek to help create a world where everyone is valued and respected, and we are committed to empowering the next generation of girls through inclusive stories, products, and shared experiences. Check out our free online library of diverse books.