Tikvah
Tikvah is Rebecca's pet cat, whose name means 'hope' in Hebrew, featured in her 1914 stories. A poseable plush pet figure made for the 18-inch doll collection.
- Character
- Rebecca
- Released
- 2009
- Retired
- 2016
- Original retail
- $22.00
- Estimated value
- $20–$55
- Rarity
- uncommon
- Status
- Retired
All values are estimates based on observed secondary-market sales, not appraisals. American Girl HQ is not affiliated with American Girl® or Mattel.
What's included
- Tikvah
How to identify it
Look for correct breed styling matching Rebecca's book descriptions and any sewn-in American Girl tags.
Tikvah is the accessory pet figure representing Rebecca's companion animal, cat. Tikvah is Rebecca's pet cat, whose name means 'hope' in Hebrew, featured in her 1914 stories.
This pet figure was sold as part of the character's accessory line, made of plush or a poseable soft-sculpt material sized to accompany the 18-inch doll.
It typically includes the pet figure alone or with a small collar, leash, or bed accessory, packaged with a card describing its role in the character's stories.
Collectors identify authentic examples by the correct breed/species styling matching the book descriptions, quality plush stitching, and any American Girl tags sewn into the seams.
Condition issues include flattened or matted fur, loose limbs, and missing collar accessories, which lower value versus clean, tagged examples.