Mermaid Costume Doll Appraisal

WellieWishers American Girl Doll Dressed in Mermaid Costume

The item is a WellieWishers American Girl doll, identified by its distinct proportions and facial features. The doll has light blonde, chin-length hair with a slight wave, and large blue eyes with painted eyelashes and light pink lips. Its skin tone appears fair. The doll is wearing a two-piece mermaid costume. The top features a teal fabric with a white scale pattern, a pink collar, and a small pink starfish embellishment on the chest. The base of the top has a peplum-style ruffle. The pants are also made from the teal scale-patterned fabric and incorporate layered ruffles of bright pink fabric around the lower legs, giving the appearance of a mermaid's tail. The doll's hands are open with outstretched fingers. A slight smudge or discoloration, possibly orange or light brown, is visible on the doll's right shoulder/upper arm, indicating minor wear or contact. The doll's overall condition appears good, with no overt signs of damage to the clothing other than the noted mark. The craftsmanship of the doll and its clothing suggests mass manufacturing by a reputable company, consistent with the American Girl brand's quality standards. Based on the WellieWishers line, the doll likely dates from the mid-2010s to present. The doll is also wearing bright green, frog-themed rubber or plastic shoes, adding a playful and somewhat whimsical element to the ensemble, which are separate from the primary mermaid costume.