Betsy Wetsy was named for the daughter of Abraham Katz, the head of the Ideal Toy company, the doll's special feature was simulating urination after a fluid was poured into her open mouth. Betsy Wetsy was also one of the first major dolls to be produced in African American versions. In 2003, the Toy Industry Association named Betsy Wetsy to its Century of Toys List, a compilation commemorating the 100 most memorable and most creative toys of the 20th century.
The following description for Betsy Wetsy Doll is from a Sears catalogue, 1958...
"Famous Betsy Wetsy with a complete layette... all in a sturdy travel case... De luxe doll of vinyl plastic that's so soft to the touch, gives finest detail from her rosebud mouth to her tiny toes. Betsy is so lifelike...has lustrous rooted Saran hair to comb, brush and set. She drinks, wets and cries tears like a real baby. Jointed arms and legs...head turns. Winsome glassene sleeping eyes with lashes. Betsy comes to you dressed in shirt and diaper. Her layette includes an organdy dress, slip, bonnet, training panties and all her accessories; diaper, nursing bottle, clothes pins, cleaning tissues, bootees, washcloth, soap. Choose from three popular sizes. Build your order to $20.00 or more and use Sears Easy Terms."
Betsy Wetsy dolls came in three sizes 12", 13 1/2" and 16 inches. These dolls were made by Ideal for over 30 years. The version shown in the ad has rooted Saran hair but this baby doll also came with molded hair.
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