Item Description
Offered for sale is a 1979 soft?sculpture Black Little People plush by Xavier Roberts, presented as a Babyland “Surgeon / Doctor.” This vintage collectible comes from the early years of the original handmade Babyland dolls. The plush retains the classic handmade charm characteristic of early Babyland creations and would be an excellent addition to any serious doll or Cabbage Patch collection.
Specifications & History
Brand: Cabbage Patch / Little People — early era soft sculpture by Xavier Roberts
Year: 1979 (approximate early production vintage)
Type: Soft?sculpture plush, original handmade style, circa Babyland General Hospital era
Theme / Outfit: Heart Surgeon / Doctor (Babyland staff styling) — as originally used in Babyland “adoptions” / hospital?themed experience
Materials: Cloth / fabric soft sculpture body (consistent with handmade Little People dolls)
Condition: Excellent — well preserved for its age
Race / Skin Tone: Black / African-American representation
Condition Details
Doll itself has been very well cared for; shows little to no staining
Some minor discoloration on the clothing consistent with age
Face, body, limbs, and outfit remain intact and fully intact
Overall, an excellent vintage collectible in original soft?sculpture form
Included in Sale
1979 Black Little People / Cabbage Patch soft?sculpture doll by Xavier Roberts, Babyland “Surgeon / Doctor” edition
Vintage cloth outfit matching original Babyland staff theme - 'Heart Surgeon"
Shipping & Handling
Professionally packaged to ensure safe delivery
Secure, padded shipping to protect vintage fabric and condition
Collector Notes / Value Consideration
This is a rare early?era handmade doll from the Babyland General Hospital period — one of the earliest forms of what later became the commercially mass?produced Cabbage Patch line. Its excellent condition, preserved original outfit, and representation as a Black doll make it highly desirable for collectors of vintage Little People dolls.
Perfect for collectors seeking authentic Babyland-era dolls, especially those featuring hospital?staff themes.