Ruthie Smithens – American Girl

Ruthie Smithens, 1934

Ruthie is Kit’s best friend. Her family is well-off compared to the financial struggles of Kit’s family. The character of Ruthie adores fairy tales and idolizes movie stars. She is generous and often tries to help Kit, but sometimes wounds her friend’s pride instead. Ruthie is the most recent historical Best Friend doll marketed by American Girl. Her accompanying book, “Really Truly Ruthie” by author Valerie Tripp, is set in late December 1932 and showcases how Ruthie helps the Kittredge family save their home from foreclosure.

Ruthie is the 5th doll in the Best Friends collection and was released June 1, 2008 with a small collection in anticipation of the Kit movie. The Ruthie doll has the original facemold, dark brown curly hair and light gray eyes.

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