Rebecca comes dressed in authentic turn of the century fashion with her red herringbone dress and two-tone black and white boots. Also shown are a few of her favorite accessories, the velveteen hat trimmed with floral ribbon, Russian shawl draped over her shoulders, and Rabbit pin (a gift from her grandmother).

You can take a quick tour of Rebecca’s official product line right here, or browse at your leisure at the American Girl Place. If you’ve found something that you like, why not shop for a bargain in our store.

When styling Rebecca’s hair, American Girl recommends that a dol hair pick works best. Visit My Daughter Loves the American Girl Dolls for more information on how to remove tangles from your dolls hair.

Rebecca Rubin is the newest doll in the American Girl Doll company’s line of Historical dolls.

Rebecca is a Jewish-Russian immigrant living in Manhattan’s Lower East Side in 1914, with her parents, siblings, and her Grandmother, affectionately known as “Bubble”.

Years of research went in to getting all of the details of her appearance and physical characteristics just right; without being stereotypical. The result is a 9 year old girl with hazel eyes, mid-tone brown hair (with russet highlights), her red coat and white boots.

Rebecca’s story are being written by Jacqueline Dembar Greene, who has previously written a historical novel about jewish immigrants set in 1654.

Rebecca Rubin is not the first Jewish character in the American Girl lineup. In 2001, Lindsey Bergman was featured as “Girl of the Year”.

Rebecca goes on sale May 31st – the same day as the Israel Day Parade in Manhattan. Rebecca’s books will be available on June 1st. 

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Goody bags will be handed out to the first 100 girls in line (under the age of 18). This will include a memory book to comemorate this special day. Also, if you are among the first 100 in line, prior to the store opening, the first 100 girls will receive an entry form which will give you a chance to win Rebecca Rubin’s entire collection. Within the first hour of the store opening, the drawings winner will be announced.

The New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago stores will also have free activities and crafts inspired by the stories of the newest historical character.

Rebecca Rubin will be debuted on May 31st, 2009 at the New York City American Girl Place.

Rebecca is a Russian Jewish immigrant living in a row house in New York City’s Lower East side during the early 20th century. Although Rebecca dreams of being an actress, her family has other ideas.

Rebecca’s story will also be revealed in 6 books that will be released the same day. The books are being authored by Jacqueline Dembar Greene.  On May 31st Ms Greeene will also be on hand at the NYC store for a book signing.

We will be updating more information on Rebecca as soon as we learn it.

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