“[The] Addy doll has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle and shine as they open and close. She has lots of hair [that children] will love to brush and braid. Sweep it all back with a silky blue ribbon to show the golden earrings she always wears. In 1864, many young girls—even babies—wore them as a proud reminder of their African heritage. Her soft body is very huggable and her head, arms, and legs pose so she can sit, stand, and hold the delightful accessories in her collection.

When [children] first meet Addy, she’ll be wearing a striped dress of old-fashion ‘cinnamon pink’ given to her by Miss Caroline, who helped Addy and Momma escape to freedom. Addy’s drawers peek out beneath her skirt. Pull her stretchy black stockings up over her knees and lace up her cap-toed boots.” (Pleasant Company Catalogue, Holiday 1993)