Doll Identification Needed - TIA

Question

Hello!I have a doll that came in a Mary Hoyer box. I assumed it was a Mary Hoyer doll since she came with the box.  Someone advised it was not.   She has painted blue eyes, mohair wig, and satin bridal gown.  She measures 12" tall but with her gown, she measures 13 inches tall. She is wearing her satin bridal gown with lace and tulle veil, complete with a flower bouquet, shoes, and linen undergarment. Any help with identifying her is sincerely appreciated.Thank...

kathiec · Accepted Answer

@shineydays4u  Definitely not a Mary Hoyer. What you have is a composition "dress me" doll, probably from the late 1940s or early 1950s. By the mid-1950s most dress me dolls were made of hard plastic. You can find more information on dress me dolls here: https://www.dollreference.com/dress-me-souvenir-tourist-dolls/ Look on the doll's back or the back of the neck to see if there's a maker's mark. That will help identify who made it.