Coquette by UneedaC
Coquette - the doll with the Continental Touch! Coquette was introduced in 1963, when 16 inch youth dolls were introduced by almost all the major doll companies. The doll bodies share similar features (most likely came from the same molds), but the faces were unique for each company.
Coquette was made for nearly 15 years and she was sold under several other names including Agatha or Penelope. She wore all the favorite fashions of the 1960's and 70's.
Coquette is almost an unknown in doll collector circles, but like B-grade actors she had steady employment. It would be fun to collect Coquette, and I promise you: it would be an interesting collection! For one thing, Coquette was quite a clothes-hound and she wore whatever was trendy for the time.
All of the Coquette dolls are dated 1963, even if they were produced later on. The year 1963 was the first release.
This doll is still in her original box. The box is thin paper cardboard and is very fragile. Box measures 20 x 11 x 4.5 inches. The Cherries Jubilee dress is in good condition. It has some light surface soiling but is in good shape.
Coquette has vinyl head and arms, with plastic body and legs. Her honey-blonde hair is rooted and styled in pigtails. Her big aqua-blue eyes are slightly slanted, and her cute little pointy chin has a dimple.
Coquette is flirty, charming and very sweet. She was a child of the 60's, and was possibly inspired by popular tv shows of the time. This Coquette face was only used by Uneeda that we know of. Horsman had their (similar) Ruthie toddler dolls. Vogue offered toddler dolls such as Gumdrop, Suzie, Baby Face etc. Coquette is my favorite of all them.