Samantha Parkington, 1904 Historical Doll
Archived American Girl Doll "Samantha" - Retired American Girl Dolls
Samantha was one of the three American Girls that launched the collection in 1986 along with Molly and Kirsten. American Girl used the term 'archive' when it ceased production and sales of Samantha, her friend Nellie, and both their collections in May 2009. This was a unique move in the company's history for its Historical Characters.Samantha is an only child -- a bright, compassionate girl -- growing up during the Edwardian period (although American Girl designated her as Victorian). She was orphaned at age five and is being raised by her wealthy Victorian-era grandmother in fictional Mount Bedford, New York.
Samantha's world is filled with frills and finery, parties, and play, but she also observes that times are not good for everybody. She befriends a poor servant girl named Nellie O'Malley, whose life is nothing like Samantha's. That's why she tries to make a difference in the life of her friend. Eventually Samantha, Nellie, and Nellie's young sisters are adopted by Samantha's uncle and aunt. Samantha book themes include women's suffrage, child labor, and classism.
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