Up for sale is a highly unique and hard-to-find vintage 1989 Precious Moments \"You Never Have To Pretend\" Crying Clown Girl Doll (Model #16573). This charming piece was manufactured by Applause as part of their historic Friendship Line Collection.
A standout rarity among standard Precious Moments designs, this adorable 11-inch doll is depicted crying, featuring a single signature blue teardrop painted streaming down her left cheek. She holds a contrasting, molded white plastic smiling clown/comedy mask tied to her hands to perfectly capture a bittersweet theatrical theme. She comes dressed in her original pastel yellow and pink floral polka-dot clown jumpsuit, complete with a wide white ruffled collar and attached soft pom-pom shoes. An exceptional addition for vintage toy collectors, doll enthusiasts, or retro nursery decor.
Item Specifics
• Brand: Precious Moments / Applause
• Collection: Friendship Line Series
• Model Number: 16573
• Theme: \"You Never Have To Pretend\" / Crying Clown with Mask
• Height: Approximately 11 inches
• Materials: Vinyl face/head, soft stuffed plush body, thick yarn hair
• Era: Vintage (Stated 1989)
• Subject: Collectible Dolls / Retro Toys
Condition Notes
• Face & Hair: The smooth vinyl head features crisp, unmarred face paint and the signature blue tear. The classic blonde yarn ponytails are clean, full, and well-preserved.
• Outfit & Mask: The pastel clown sleeper suit is clean and vibrant with intact ruffles. The molded white plastic smiling mask accessory is physically undamaged and securely tied to her hands.
• Packaging: Loose condition. Does not include the original retail box or paper hang tags.
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