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Vintage Bell Telephone Lineman Doll, Circa 1984

Original price was: $20.24.Current price is: $18.99.

1 in stock

Vintage Bell Telephone Lineman Doll: Calling from the Past

Remember the days of rotary phones and dedicated linemen stringing wires? Relive a piece of telecommunication history with this vintage Telephone People Bell Telephone lineman doll.

A Nostalgic Tribute:

  • Celebrating Telephone Pioneers: Originally manufactured circa 1984 to raise funds for the Telephone Pioneers of America, this doll honors the legacy of those who built and maintained our nation’s communication networks.
  • Authentic Details: The doll, with its reddish-brunette hair and blinking sleeping eyes, sports a realistic outfit faithfully replicating the classic lineman uniform. It wears a long-sleeve blue shirt with Bell-branded stripes, dark blue jeans, a removable hard hat, and black work boots.
  • Interactive Features: With a movable vinyl head, blinking eyelids, and posable arms and legs, this doll allows for imaginative play or charming display.

A Collectible in Excellent Condition:

  • Pre-owned Yet Pristine: This pre-owned doll is in excellent condition, showing minimal wear and tear.
  • Original Packaging: The doll arrives in its original box, adding to its historical value.
  • Perfect Size: Measuring about 15″ tall, this doll is ideal for display on a shelf or desk.

More Than Just a Doll:

By purchasing this vintage doll from Father Joe’s Villages, you’re not only acquiring a nostalgic collector’s item. You’re also contributing to our mission to prevent and end homelessness in San Diego.

Height: 15″

Condition: Pre-owned, excellent, in original box

Compare To: $20.24–$24.98 (eBay completed listings)

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