Optimistic Melody Ellison™ has lifelike deep-brown eyes that open and close smoothly, and realistic thick black hair. She comes in an authentic 1960s-style outfit:

• A houndstooth A-line dress with a cowl collar, a bow on the chest, and bows on the side pleats
• A ribbon headband with a bow for her hair
• Underwear
• Socks
• Shiny patent shoes with bows on the toes

The 18" Melody™ doll has a soft cotton body, and her movable head and limbs are made of smooth vinyl. Includes the Melody: My Diary paperback book, told from Melody’s perspective and describing her life growing up in the heyday of the 1960s Detroit music scene and the civil rights movement.

This set also features Melody’s Accessories:

• A felt hat with ribbon trim
• A blue patent purse with a bow on the front
• Cool cat-eye sunglasses that were popular in the 1960s
• A civil rights campaign button that Melody wears proudly
• A record and record sleeve featuring The Three Ravens, Melody’s brother’s group!