We’re celebrating the classics! For our 40th anniversary, our beloved historical characters return in their signature look with accessories and a book, plus packaging inspired by the original box design. Resilient Kirsten Larson helps her Swedish immigrant family on their Minnesota farmstead in 1854. Kirsten was released in 1986, one of the first eight dolls introduced by Pleasant Company, now American Girl. Premium features: An 18" Kirsten™ doll in a blue calico dress with tiny red flowers, full sleeves, and a “grow stripe” at the bottom hem that could be let out as Kirsten grew taller She has light-blue eyes and straight blonde hair with bangs that comes styled in two looped-up braids tied with blue hair ribbons. She has a soft cotton body, and her movable head and limbs are made of smooth vinyl. A Meet Kirsten paperback book with the original cover design Also includes: A red-and-white-checked bonnet that ties under her chin, a red striped apron with a pocket that ties in back, and a faux-amber heart-shaped necklace A pair of white pantalettes with lace trim at the bottom and an elastic waist, a white embroidered hankie, a pair of striped knit socks, and a pair of brown faux-leather boots An embroidered fabric spoon bag with a strap so Kirsten can tie it around her waist and a wooden spoon for her to take to celebrations and eat with