Kit Kittredge

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"Kit" redirects here. For the doll, see Kit Kittredge (doll).

Kit Kittredge was the seventh Historical Character of the American Girl Dolls, representing the Great Depression era. Kit was released in 2000.

Contents 1 Basic Facts 2 Personality and Facts 3 Family and Friends 3.1 Family 3.2 Friends and Other Minor Characters 4 Books 5 Other Media 6 Doll 6.1 Meet Outfit 6.2 Meet Accessories 7 Collection 8 Trivia 9 References 10 See Also

[edit] Basic Facts

• Name: Margaret Mildred Kittredge
  • Kit is a nickname; it is both derived from her last name and the song “Pack Up Your Troubles in Your Old Kit-Bag”^[1]
• Birthday: May 19th, 1923
• Series Location: Cincinnati, OH
• Series Timeline: Late summer 1932 to 1935^[2]

[edit] Personality and Facts

Kit refers to herself as not being "flouncy". She is very much a tomboy who does not like pink or ruffles. She enjoys baseball. Kit fancies herself a reporter and factual writer. She loves to read, and is seen reading Robin Hood a story her older brother Charlie gave her.

Kit hates change. She also doesn't like feeling dependent on charity from others, or being a "moocher" as she has called it. She has strong pride, but eventually she learns to swallow it, and tackle her problems with thrift and cleverness. She loves country life, and the great outdoors. Often Kit is embarrassed easily, especially when the hardships of her life are revealed to others.

Kit is funny, and charming, often winning the love and support of others. She also doesn't like to see people suffer, and usually wants to bring attention to causes she believes in. Kit is practical, and describes herself as "Spunky" and "straightforward." She often doesn't hold her tongue and ends up saying mean things without meaning to, especially to Stirling.

Kit loves her father, and feels he's the best man in the world, with or without a job.

American Girl characterizes her as "resourceful" and "clever.

[edit] Family and Friends

See Also: Minor Characters in Kit's Series

[edit] Family

• Margaret Kittredge: Kit's mother
• Jack Kittredge: Kit's father.
• Charles Kittredge: Kit’s older brother.
• Uncle Hendrick: Mother’s wealthy, disapproving uncle.

[edit] Friends and Other Minor Characters

• Stirling Howard: Kit’s close friend.
• Ruthie Smithens: Kit’s best friend.
• Louise Howard: Stirling’s mother.
• Roger: A classmate in Kit’s class.
• Aunt Millie: An older lady from Kentucky who cared for Kit's father as a child
• Will Shepherd: a young hobo from Texas.

[edit] Books

See: List of Kit's Books

[edit] Other Media

• Kit Kittredge: An American Girl: movie
• Kit Kittredge: An American Girl Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
• Kit's Mystery Challenge: Nintendo DS game
• A Treehouse of My Own: PC Computer Game

[edit] Doll

Main Article: Kit Kittredge (doll)

• Face Mold: Classic Mold
• Skin: Caucasian

Kit has freckles across the nose and cheeks.

• Hair: Blond, shoulder length; side part, no bangs.
• Eyes: Dark Blue

[edit] Meet Outfit

• Lavender-pink sweater and cardigan set
• Flower-print skirt
• White bloomers
• Cream canvas sandals
• Green hair barrette

[edit] Meet Accessories

• White crocheted cloche hat with green ribbon
• Straw clutch Purse
• Buffalo nickel
• Compass necklace
• Handkerchief

[edit] Collection

See Kit's Collection

[edit] Trivia

• Kit was the first new Historical character released once Mattel had taken over American Girl.
• Kit was the first character and Historical Character pictured with short hair.
• Kit was the first character whose doll was released with freckles. (While Felicity Merriman is described as having freckles, the doll does not.)
• Kit's address is 229 Abbot Place^[3]

[edit] References

[edit] See Also

• Locations in Kit's Series

Historical Characters
1760s Kaya'aton'my	1770s Felicity Merriman	1820s Josefina Montoya	1850s Kirsten Larson	1860s Addy Walker	1900s Samantha Parkington	1910s Rebecca Rubin	1930s Kit Kittredge	1940s Molly McIntire	1970s Julie Albright