Would you be surprised or not at all surprised if I told you that every single thing sold by American Girl is made in China? At USA Love List, we generally prefer to focus on the positive. We could keep ourselves busy all day long griping about the American companies giving their jobs to workers overseas, but we all know that story and it is not uplifting to read. But the absurdity of American Girl, and the reaction of their staff when I mentioned it, have stayed with me.
Would you be surprised if I told you that every single thing sold by American Girl is made in China?
Here is the scene: my newly minted 11-year-old daughter and I woke up in the dark December morning of her birthday to make the pilgrimage to her mecca, New York City, specifically the three story flagship of American Girl. It is home to all of her favorite characters, the ubiquitous (in her circles) 18 inch dolls, the beautiful clothes matching dolls with their girls, the intricate accessories covering every historical period and recreational interest. She had promised to exchange the expense of a birthday party for a free-wheeling afternoon at the American Girl Place.
We fought our way through the Manhattan Christmas crowds and through the doors at American Girl. Bright colors, beautiful dolls, and giddy children were everywhere. And there in front of me was a concierge desk. My daughter ran off while I contemplated what I could possibly need from a concierge in a doll store. Inexplicably, three suited staff members waited, looking at me expectantly. Suddenly, there was only one thing I wanted to know. I strode over purposefully. “Hi,” I said brightly but firmly. “Is there anything in the American Girl store that is made in America?” They answered immediately, almost in unison, almost as if they had been asked many times before: No. Nothing. All made in China. Suddenly, a more senior staff member and a manager appeared from the back as if they too had been waiting and listening. They concurred, not a single thing in three floors is made in America. It is all made in China.
“Is there anything in the American Girl store that is made in America?” They answered immediately, almost in unison, almost as if they had been asked many times before: No. Nothing. All made in China.
There was the briefest awkward silence before one of them said, “It's like everything else in America. Everything is made in China!” They all jumped on the bandwagon, “Nobody makes anything anymore!” and “What are you gonna do about it… it's just the way the world works.” and “You can't buy anything made in the USA anymore if you tried,” and “we wonder why there aren't any jobs anymore but that's life.” I stared at them. I simply said, “Well, that's not true, but thank you,” and walked away.
I stared at them. I simply said, “Well, that's not true, but thank you,” and walked away.
I knew these store workers were not the decision makers. None of them were there when the Pleasant Company of Minnesota, now owned by Mattel, chose to set up manufacturing in Germany and then move to China to make a line of dolls claiming to be be American and celebrating United States history. I wasn't going to plead my case to them or tell them about the companies I am reading about and talking to every day who really are making the choice to manufacture at home. But it was the reaction of these people, hard-working store staff of a massive and profitable American company, indeed one actually named AMERICAN Girl, who shocked me the most with their flip resignation… “What are you gonna do about it… it's just the way the world works. You can't buy anything made in the USA anymore if you tried.”
It is just not true. The more we look around, the more we see that yes, there are many, many outstanding products and gifts already being made in the USA. There are companies making decisions every day about where to make their products and which town's or country's employees will get the job to do it. There are businesses working really, really hard to create jobs and set up new operations here at home in places where there are none, often at the expense of profits, because they are investing in their country and their home communities. Please, support these businesses. Let them know you appreciate their efforts. Contact your favorite companies and ask in your favorite stores for American products and for displays that make it easy for you to buy American.
How do you think this story will end? Do you want me to say that I grabbed my daughter by the elbow, marched right out of the store and taught her an important lesson in life? I did not. We had a fine afternoon of shopping, getting her doll's ears pierced, and having tea in the cafe. But I felt satisfied that I had asked the question on my mind. I knew that I would write this article. She and I talked about the issue on the way home. When she opened birthday gifts from her friends, she immediately noted the country of origin on each one and celebrated when three of them were American-made.
We all try to make a difference, to influence the things we care about, little by little, in whatever way we can. I'm grateful for our readers; I know you care about this issue too. And for the record, it's not true. There are plenty of excellent things made in the USA. Let's find them together.
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To whom it may concern; I just wanted to send an email on my feelings on the downfall of American Girl dolls. When I first purchased an American Girl doll for my granddaughter they were pretty nice. However I watched the quality continue to go downhill . I think one of the biggest mistakes was when you counted on the way things were being made in China. I’m sorry they don’t use the quality of products that we do here in the US. I have noticed that the fabrics of different things they use especially if it has plastic coated fabrics I have had it peel off of things. N shoes if you have any with that coating of plastic, it melts and turns to tar. These are the kinds of products they use. And for prices of everything going up when you get less product why should it be that expensive. When this Store started out it was Beautiful place to take your granddaughters and then when they started having the little baby dolls was even nice. It was a nice place to take little girls. It’s was a special store for them. We loved going to lunch in there and that was always a special day for me to take my granddaughter there for the day. When things started to become different in the store it was no longer that special place to take her. I don’t think that helped your business. Thanks for some beautiful memories..
We were there today and we had a great time! That being said, I had a feeling like everything else, these dolls were not made in the US. My issue isnt where they’re made but the quality. I doubt the quality has remained the same.
I’m surprised that no one (other than a few Etsy sellers) has successfully sold 3D-printed dolls made in the USA. For a few years now, 3D hobbyists have been printing plastic dolls, assembling and customizing them, and making clothing for them. Apparently almost anything can be printed on these machines, including replacement human body parts!
American Girl was started by Pleaant Rowland in Middleton Wisconsin not Minnesot. The original dolls pre Mattel were great. Mattel has ruined this line of dolls
Thank you for your article. It’s amazing that even the most sophisticated consumers have no idea that American Girl is owned by Mattel, and that Mattel outsources all the production to China. It’s all the more ironic that Mattel is doing this, as they were the company that had to recall 19 million toys in 2007 due to lead paint in toys. They hoped that consumers would forget, and lo and behold we did.
As a $6.5 billion company Mattel is just following the same pattern that so many other big corporations have since the foolish decision to let China into the WTO in 2001. Start with an iconic product that was invented and proudly crafted in the USA. Move all manufacturing to China to benefit from dirt-cheap costs (which are low due to lax labor and environmental practices, aided and abetted by a corrupt government). Hide the fact that you’ve changed country of manufacture (and in the process destroyed the livelihoods of workers and entire communities). Charge the same amount (or more) to an unsuspecting public and benefit from the higher profit margin.
Corporate executives and politicians pat themselves on the back. They’ve supposedly helped these companies become for profitable. But at what cost? Communist China is emboldened to continue their atrocious human rights and environmental practices. For every product that is made in China, at least 40-50% of the money goes directly to the coffers of the Chinese Communist Party that has jailed and persecuted those who fought for freedom in Hong Kong, is building missiles pointed to the free people of Taiwan, and has built a surveillance state to control its own people (and through technologies from companies like Huawei and Tik Tok, the rest of the world).
Thanks for maintaining your site–we need more sites like yours to educate people that yes, there are alternatives to stuff made in China.
I spent most of last year’s lockdown searching the internet for any 18 inch dolls not made in China, since I am both a doll collector and someone who prefers not to support China. I finally found girlsoffaithdolls.com It looks like the vinyl parts at least are made in the USA. I bought one of the dolls and she is just as lovely as American Girl or any other 18 inch dolls I have found. Plus, they are a small business so it’s good to support them.
My daughters collection was started by grandparents. My husband and I have added many items Dolls,clothing etc. we also went last summer to NYC American Girl to celebrate her 11th birthday. Magical memories were made. We love the rich history behind each doll, my daughter loves the books. We do make an effort to buy American made products and we make a conscious effort to support locally owned businesses. My daughter absolutely loves both History and the American girl brand. I would certainly love it if they decide to manufacture the products here in the USA.
Well I love my almost 40 American Girl dolls! I’ve bought every one of them from an American here in the good ol USA!. I’ve bought many hand made outfits from ladies trying to make a buck. eBay,Mercari,Etsy. I guess these people are making extra income off America n Girl resales. I think there’s some for all. I’m not sure the original doll could be made here with the same quality as Germany , but China can mass production better than USA. Workers here need more per hr than China. Can you afford American made? Just asking because many here still make minimum wage. I’ve worked retail for 30 years and the biggest complaint is price ! American girl is a great story , an American dream! Think about that
I recently attended our local apple festival and saw a local vendor selling her own hand made doll clothes for 18-inch dolls, which fits American Girl. Remember to buy local as well and support your friends and neighbors trying to make their living.
I think the sticking point for me is trading on American history, imagery and culture to sell an imported item. Ralph Lauren and Martha Stewart are a few (in addition to AGD) that particularly irk me. Martha Stewart takes it another step further by doing those American Made awards when nothing of hers isn’t foreign made. I could go on and on but I need to get back to work trying to keep my shop afloat so I can continue to be part of the turning tide of American made! Great article!!!
Ivanka trump makes everything in China and gets special treatment like exemptions. While her daddy dearest is trying to increase America jobs! Wow that’s American!
I have two older American Girl Dolls, beautifully made. One definitely made in Germany. I have seen YouTube videos comparing old American Girl Dolls from just a few years ago, to new ones, showing that the newest are lesser quality with thinner hair. It’s time to stop buying toys made in China, even though that makes it a bit difficult to shop. China doesn’t deserve to have such a volume of purchases from the USA. And we , or Germany, or France, or Korea, or Canada, or India, or Italy, or Australia, will produce better quality merchandise.
There are many Waldorf Doll makers in the US who make each individual doll by hand using real materials like cotton fabrics, wool stuffing and natural fiber yarns and wool for hair. I am just one of many on Etsy. I am a single mom and this is how I support my family. I believe my products are much better for the environment, I support small farms, and I am not using what amounts to slave labor to manufacture them. The American Girls books are lovely and I’m sure their 3 story store is amazing, but there is nothing like a truly handmade doll. Waldorf dolls are usually made to look like the child receiving it, just as AG dolls are made with different hair and eye colors. They are also cuddly, which is something you cannot say about a plastic doll.
Hi Joyce! Wondering if I can get any more info on the dolls you make? My daughter wants an American Girl for xmas but I would much rather support a family business and a doll made in the US! Thanks!
Handmade dolls on Etsy are mostly made overseas like Russia,etc. Waldorf dolls also are made overseas like Nigeria,etc not cheap and do not look anything like American girl , it’s a whole different customer
I’ve made a commitment to purchasing USA-made whenever possible and you’re right Sarah, sometimes you can’t (like you, I’m typing this on a MacBook and also use an iPhone).
I had to buy new bike shoes recently and did my research. The only USA-made ones were custom — and were way over my budget (and that’s saying something because I will gladly pay more for USA goods).
So you do what you can. I no longer mindlessly spend on China-made junk, I read labels and this website, and I always ask retailers, “Do you have anything US-made?”
Like you I often hear, “Are you crazy? Nothing is made in the US anymore.” I always reply, “No, lots of stuff is made in the US. You simply need to look for it.”
Keep up the great work.
Leaving aside my opinions on keeping America beautiful by producing plastic crap in China aside. You neglected to mention that your lunch was made in America… probably by an American. Bet it was delicious too 😉
Excellent point, Jasmine! One of my favorite tips to give people who want to buy American more often is to simply buy less STUFF! Spend on experiences in your community or the places where you travel. Take a friend to lunch. Spend the day at a spa. See a live concert. Those are all “out of the box” ways to think about buying American. I’ll definitely suggest splurging at the cafe to moms who must make the pilgrimage to American Girl.
I too have lived the nightmare of finding out that my (at the time) 5yr old daughter saved every penny she had to purchase her made to order American Girl Doll. At 120.00 that’s alot of saving for a little girl! But I figured that would be an ok added expense to having an American Girl Doll because I assumed it was made in America. My heart sank when we opened the box and I flipped her over and I saw the made in China stamp on her little neck. I wrote emails to Good Morning America with no response, and to Mattel only to receive a canned reply thanking me for my concern. But Im not giving up!! My daughter is approaching 10 and once again begging for another AGD and a AGD Bday party in LA at their 2 story store at the Grove near the heart of Hollywood. today I am pinning another letter, this time however I am sending it to each of the the new (as of January 2015) executive leadership team in El Sengundo, California as well as the CEO and any other address I can find!! I think I will also send it off to as many folks as I can at The Made in America folks over at Good Morning America and ABC World News
It’s sad that you really believe those media outlets care and aren’t the problem.
It’s may be of interest that most of Mattel’s barbies and Disney Princess dolls are made in Indonesia. Miniland dolls are made in Spain. Kathe krusse dolls are made in th EU (mostly made in Germany).
Im so sadden to find out that the American Girl doll was made in China. My daughter who is in the military got the doll for christmas for my grandaughter who is so proud to be an american like her mom. This is such a dissapointment that she is called an american girl and not made in American. My grandaughter said “my american doll is just like me and mommy”. What do I says to that, when i know the doll was made in China. so sad. But yes I did tell her shes just like you and mommy.. Proud to be an American but sadden. :o( My daughter is in deployment overseas this Christmas so my heart is sadden by this. so so so sad. I will no longer buy her clothes for her doll unless its american made. Proud american will not accept this. Im glad I found your website. I see alot of small companys that are made in america.
Hello. I couldn’t agree with you more. For over 30 years my mother-in-law Karen Smith has been making baby dolls in the USA. She just started making an 18 inch version that is soft and stands with shoes on. It is the same size as the American Girl dolls, can wear the same size clothes, and is made in America. Fortunately, you can buy American Girl size clothes on Etsy made by people in America as well. But the comeback to American made dolls is slow. Check us out and let us know what you think. http://www.karenleecreations.com
I will never purchase an American Doll made in China no matter how much my daughter wants one. As she gets older I will explain to her the reason why and ensure she instills MADE IN USA and CANADA products to her children
Wow, this post and many comments hit home with me. I know this was written over a year ago, but since it’s one the first options to come up on my search engine, I’m thinking enough people will still be able to read this and find the following information helpful. I spent some time searching for 18 inch dolls made in the USA, and I am so sad to say that I couldn’t find any. I did find an article about the Turner Doll company in Indiana, but when I went to their site, it doesn’t look like they’re still operating. I found a couple helpful sites with lists of toys that are still made int he US, but the dolls were all dollhouse-type dolls or rag dolls– super crafty and cute, but not what I’m trying to find for my daughter! If anyone out there has found an 18 inch doll made in the States, please share!
I like your post. I found it on my search for an 18″ doll not made in China. I’m very disappointed in AGD because the quality of the doll has gone down since they were bought out by Mattel. I have an original Samantha doll from the 80s when there were only 3 dolls to pick from. I compared my doll with my niece’s Samantha. Her toy looks like something that came from Walmart. The hair is cheap. The plastic skin doesn’t look of quality. However, mine was not made in America. The tag says “West Germany”. The best dolls come from Germany. 😉 But sadly, the large toy companies in Germany also make they’re toys in China. Hopefully I will be able to find a quality doll for my daughter that’s not made by girls not all that much older than her.
their, not they’re. haha
This “American” girl doll thing cracks me up. This gimmic is such a waste of money and so many people are sucked into it. There is no more play value in a $100+ AGD toy than a $15 Kmart doll. AGD creates a “want” on girls that everything they “need” for their doll is the overpriced Made-in-China stuff. I would rather my daughter have a cheaper doll and use her imagination for its bed,clothes, etc.
My husband ordered our daughter a doll & brush for Christmas. Needless to say, the doll did not make it under the tree. It is on it’s way back to store. I explained to my 7yrs old (she has NO idea her dad bought her one & he now gets the ‘Oxymoron’ issue) that if she wants a doll that is an “American” I would be more than happy to buy her a doll that is MADE in America or I would buy her ANY doll she wants as long as it doesn’t contradict itself because it doesn’t make sense that a doll that says “American Girl” isn’t made in America. If she wanted a “China Girl” doll made in the US I wouldn’t buy it for her either. I posted the picture of the box saying made in China and I was surprised how many people do not know this. My husband was originally like, “so what….everything is made in China”. Agreed, but it doesn’t have an American label slapped on it and it does matter! I think that’s the problem is people are sooo complacent that WE as parents haven’t stood up and NOT allowed this BOOM to take place, on top of it ‘American Girl’ is going to be on “Good Morning America” tuesday morning talking about the new ‘American doll’. Well I guess it is like America, we build something GREAT, then greed sets in and we sell out to some huge company that exploits low wage for profits…..typical America…outsource……and still slap our name on it. I will be sending “Good Morning America” a few emails today.
I also drives me nuts that I live in Pittsburgh PA and when I went to buy lamb tips at Trader Joes, I was floored when much of their stuff is from OVERSEAS including fruit. You mean to tell me that out of ALL the farms around here, I was going to buy ‘Fresh’ lamb tips from….Australia…..and apples from Guam or some other place, when I was SURE there is an apple farm right down the street. We need to support our businesses and teach our children to stand up for what is right…as one of my favorite books says……”Grow a Pair” people and let’s take our stand and teach our children what the meaning of true ‘Character’ is.
You realize they’re called AMERICAN Girl because they started out being historical characters in American history, right?? Now they aren’t just historical but they do have character stories that highlight American girls in regions, attitudes, causes, races and personal character traits. They were made with the intent to offer girls older dolls that they can identify with and learn from. Millions of girls have learned to be better citizens, kinder people and more empowered women through AG dolls, not to mention the history, culture and empathy lessons. Also AG as a company does a lot to support girl causes and even individual girls. They aren’t the shop of horrors you’re making them out to be .
I’m so glad to see this post. I was concerned about this issue too. I bought my girls dolls from My Twinn. They are assembled in NC or SC. Please check them out and buy American.
I did not list my company info as I was not sure if it would be considered spam. If it is ok, I’ll be glad to post it here for those that are interested. I will wait to hear back from Sarah before I do so.
Thanks
Debbie
Go for it Debbie! If it gets snagged by our spam filter, I’ll try to catch it and push it through.
I am highly appalled at the companies that jump to manufactur their items out of the USA without blinking an eye. I own a business that makes Children’s, Ladies and 18″ (AG) doll clothing. There are 3 of us sewing all the items. I have to be honest and say that we don’t make a fortune…but we get by and enjoy every minute of it. I was recently offered a deal to make my items outside of the USA and although it was tempting to quadruple my income immediately, I said “absolutely not”. My product is, has been, and always will be PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA! Thank you for your article! Keep up the good work!
I’m trying to find my daughter dolls & toys that are made in America. Do you have any suggestions? We looked at EVERY doll in the Walmart of our home town and not even 1 was made in America!! We bought 3 birthday dresses and found 1 made in America. We did a little victory dance!!! And yes I bought the other 2 that were made in the Philippines. So any suggestions for American made clothes & dolls would be greatly appreciated!!
What a wonderful post! As I read it aloud to my husband, my voice got a little shaky and my eyes a little misty. Thanks so much for your red-white-and-blue support! We own the Payne Street Doll Boutique, where we specialize in handcrafted furniture for 18-inch dolls–such as American Girl. Almost once a week, we ask each other how much longer we can keep the shop alive, because the profits are too meager to pay the bills. Sales are up but so are costs. Still, I believe so strongly in what we do I find myself fighting to the death. It may be a losing battle, but the principle is worth fighting for. There needs to be an alternative to “made in China.” As long as possible, we will continue to be one. God bless the USA!
Do you have a web site for your store? Do you make only doll furniture?
Sad. Sad. Sad. My granddaughters each received one and it is so sad that the American Girl doll is made outside of America. It is not enough to just say, “Everything is made outside of America.”
Yep. And I’m writing to you on a MacBook too. Being a perfectionist leads to paralysis. I’m taking action by speaking up. I like the suggestion to look to Etsy for accessories!
So what you are saying is that it’s horrible American Girl products are made in China and we shouldn’t buy/support them. Yet you continued to shop at their store with your daughter. Hmmm…wouldn’t you say that is a bit hypocritical?
It’s not hypocritical. It’s allowing your daughter to do what she wanted to do on her birthday. It’s being a mature adult and realizing that you made an agreement to do something for someone… and then abiding by it. Think: if you had yanked the girl out of the store right away, that would’ve left a negative impression on her. That’s what she wanted for her birthday. You only turn 11 once. I would do the same if I had children. If my kid wanted to go someplace I didn’t agree with on conscience (as long as it was safe to go there! I’m not taking an 11 year old to a strip joint!) I would go ahead with it. I would later explain why I was uncomfortable there and point out the issues I have with it. A birthday is a special day for that person. It’s not a day where you can ruin it because you want to renege on your promise.
I came across this commentary as I researched the origins of manufacturing the American Girl doll. Upon discovering that the dolls are made in China, I contemplated not if, but how to tell my daughter that she will not be receiving the doll that she’s been wanting and that I promised to buy her. Respectfully, Sarah, your commentary was beautifully written and well expressed. However, I found your response to Kyle to be jumbled and confusing, and probably because you were rationalizing your actions which were quite wrong in relation to the attitudes you expressed to your readers. You mentioned, with repetition in your story, the incredulity you felt when the employees appeared so resolute in their obvious rationalization that anyone would be hard pressed to find an American made product these days. You knew that was wrongheaded or willfully ignorant thinking, yet you aligned yourself with them in your own actions by patronizing the American Girl store despite your principles. That is true hypocrisy, and has nothing to do with promise breaking. That was a teachable moment for your child to learn how the world could be a better place. As I read to the end of your article, I was extremely disappointed with the story’s ending. I wholeheartedly expected that you would stand upon your principles and teach your daughter a valuable lesson. Instead, you chose to feed the beast, and then write about your principled incredulity! This was bitterly disheartening! My daughter will learn to stand upon principles that matter and accept disappointment. Every human needs to learn how to accept disappointment. I plan on printing out a few articles regarding the manufacture of this overpriced doll, allowing my 11 year old daughter to read through them, and then TELLING her that she can think of other pleasing and acceptable options in spending the money that I would have paid for an American Girl doll that is made in China
That’s really a shame. I’d always admired the American Girl dolls but could never afford one. For those kind of prices, surely they could be made in the USA – we’re not talking about some $10 Barbie. I wonder if they’ve been made in China from the beginning, or if they switched relatively more recently.
Try buying your American Girl doll clothes and accessories from the Etsy store. Many hard working women and men would appreciate your support.
This was a great read. You always know how to keep your readers informed. And as I said on FB you are very thoughtful in your approach and realistic in how to carry them out.
My niece is a big American Girl Doll fan. I decided to only buy her clothes made my local crafters for her dolls. I figure I may not be able to cure the Made in China epidemic, but at least I won’t support it! I’m not suprised but saddened by the reaction you got at the store! I’ll definitely be passing this along to my sister who hopefully will limit future American Girl Doll purchases! Follow my MadeinUSA list on Twitter: cellularshades
That’s a fantastic idea! I notice there are tons of vendors on Etsy that sell handmade American Girl doll clothes!
Great post! I actually got an American Girl doll for my birthday back in the 90s and loved it, so I’m not going to act like I’ve never bought made in china products, but I am really startled to learn that not ONE thing from “American” Girl is made in the USA. It kind of sickens me. Their stores just continue to get bigger and bigger and the dolls more expensive, but yet they everything is from China and made cheaply. I definitely hope that the more consumers challenge companies like this the more companies will pay attention to where their products are made. We’re not dumb consumers! We care about where things are made, and they better start to too.
I think this is such an important topic – there are so many retailers that advertise as being “All-American” or “heritage” brands, but when you dig a little deeper, you find that it’s all shine and no substance. Yes, it’s more expensive to manufacture in the US – and many companies feel that it’s prohibitively so. But it IS possible. And there are plenty of companies who are doing it and thriving.Keep up with the great content!
WE WILL NOT PURCHASE AMERICAN DOLL MADE IN CHINA PLAIN AND SIMPLE
I ordered an American girl doll for my grandaughter! I was sick when I saw made in China on the box….never again
I to was surprised that the American Doll and the Canadian Doll , were made in China..
I checked the European dolls and they to are made in China.. I started KinderLine Design
because I enjoy working with wood and my granddaughters have the American Doll
I would love to see them made in the USA or Canada , but I love to see children play with
I agree let’s buy the furniture and the clothes from Canada and USA.
Thank you for this website..
Alida
I can’t say I’m surprised at all. When I did my investigation of B&BW I came across the “Toxic Tub Report”. Among the most toxic children’s bath products, American Girl themed bubble bath topped the list in formaldehyde content. When I do my store reviews, I am always referred to the manger as well. In my experience, they are usually defensive or embarrassed to admit their products are made in sweatshops overseas. I assure them it’s not about blame; they are just trying to make a living like the rest of us. But the more we as consumers ask questions like this, the more corporations will start paying attention to interests. Sarah @ made in usa challenge
In shock that the AMERICAN doll I just bought was Made in Sweatshops, I was determined to buy accessories from the US. I went to Payne St. Doll Boutique based on a comment below from the store owner in 2012 about how hard it was to stay afloat given the expenses… & found that they closed in 2013. Brought a tear to my eye. Headed to Etsy.