Samantha’s story is one of fortitude, acceptance and strength. The themes of her book include child labor, classism and women’s suffrage. Samantha Parkington grows up in the Victorian era as an only child. At 5 years old, she is orphaned and moves to Mount Bedford, New York to live with her wealthy grandmother. Samantha becomes close to Nellie, an underprivileged Irish servant girl as well as Nellie’s sisters. All of the girls form a bond and are later adopted by Samantha’s aunt and uncle.
The doll is 18 inches tall. The body is made of soft cloth with the movable head and limbs being made of vinyl. Samantha has long, wavy brown hair. It is styled in a way common to the era. She has stylish curled bangs and her hair is tied back with a bow. Her taffeta dress has a checkered print. The dress itself is appropriate for the time period. It has a dropped waist and pleated bottom. She also wears black stockings and black shoes which resemble Mary Janes.
