The Ideal Tressy Doll was specially produced for and sold only by Sears, Roebuck & Company and is considered by some collectors to be part of the Crissy "family" of dolls. She was advertised next to Crissy in Sears catalogs and like the Crissy Doll, Ideal Tressy's major appeal was her "growing-hair" feature. Tressy was pictured in Sears catalogs modeling exclusive Sears catalog outfits created for her and the Crissy Doll.
The Ideal Tressy Doll was uniquely designed and marketed by Sears, Roebuck & Company as a companion to the Crissy Doll and is regarded by some collectors as part of the Crissy "family" of dolls. She was featured in Sears catalogs alongside Crissy and like the Crissy Doll, her primary appeal lay in her "growing-hair" feature. Tressy was showcased in Sears catalogs modeling bespoke Sears catalog outfits tailored specifically for her and the Crissy Doll.