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Samantha by Colleen O’Driscoll

November 2, 2017 by GirlAGain

Samantha – an Original American Girl

Samantha Parkington (left) and Nellie O'Malley (right)
Samantha Parkington (left) and Nellie O’Malley (right)

Bright and curious Samantha Parkington is a little beauty, blossoming both in body and in soul at the beginning of the twentieth century.  Samantha has been an orphan for quite some time, and now lives with her wealthy widowed grandmother, who is grooming Samantha to one day enter polite Victorian society.

The world is changing all around Samantha.  New inventions are popping up everywhere, from light bulbs to vacuum cleaners to the noisy newfangled automobile that Samantha’s Uncle Gard drives to visit her at the estate.  And these astounding creations are not the only new ideas.  Women across the country are protesting, demanding the right to vote in elections like men, including Samantha’s Aunt Cornelia.

However, what really shakes Samantha’s outlook on life is the arrival of a new maid at her neighbor’s home, Nellie O’Malley.  An Irish immigrant, Nellie used to live in the city with her large family before they sent her away, and she is the one who teaches Samantha that change does not mean good times for everyone.

Suddenly, Samantha’s innocent illusions of the world are shattered as she hears Nellie’s tales of poverty, abuse and struggling.  Nellie used to work in a thread factory, with children as young as three years old, risking their lives daily working with dangerous machines that could easily rip off limbs.  And after all that, she was only paid little more than a dollar.

After seeing life through Nellie’s eyes, most people would fall into despair and depression.  But not Samantha.  With courage and compassion, she uses her talents and determination to help make the world a better place, for both of them.

Some of Samantha’s outfits and accessories at Girl AGain boutique and at Girl AGain e-shop

Samantha in bride's maid dress with wedding cake
Samantha in bride’s maid dress with wedding cake
Samantha in her travel outfit
Samantha in her travel outfit
Samantha in her bathing costume
Samantha in her bathing costume

 

Samantha's Party Treats
Samantha’s Party Treats
Samantha’s doll with nutcracker
Samantha’s summer accessories

Filed Under: Doll stories, Merchandise

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American Girl Store Girl AGain opened in February 2014 to rave reviews from American Girl doll fans, their moms and especially their grandmas. You’ll find authentic gently used AG dolls, clothing, furniture, accessories and books that have been cleaned and prepared for sale at good prices in an easy-access store.

We also host in-store events such as American Girl book author readings, tea parties, and craft activities. Our most popular event is Girl AGain Doll Hair Do’s & Don’ts Workshop. Check here often to see what is scheduled.

You’ll find a selection of dolls: the original dolls from the historical periods as well as My American Girl, Bitty Baby and Bitty Twins. We have new and used outfits for all AG dolls, as well as their furniture and accessories. Our merchandise changes daily.

You’ll also find a great selection of new and used American Girl books. You don’t have to be a doll lover to enjoy the advice books like The Care and Keeping of You, and A Smart Girl’s Guide to Money.

Girl AGain is not affiliated with American Girl(r) company.

Yes She Can!

Did you know that 80% of adults with autism are unemployed? We created our boutique specifically to help develop transferable job skills for young women with autism. Our trainees at Girl AGain sort, clean and prepare the merchandise, price it, and display it in our shop. Our trainees learn about marketing, merchandising, retailing, customer service, and inventory acquisition in addition to appropriate workplace behavior, research, collaboration and decision-making. We have staff who manage our accounting (Quick Books) and our website (WordPress).

Our customers learn about the abilities of people with autism. And hopefully, our youngest shoppers learn about acceptance and inclusion of people with disabilities.

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