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Bradley's observations and conclusions, independently arrived at, provide striking confirmation of Kestenberg's theory that the doll represents the projection of the little girl's vaginal sensations. This projection is preceded by earlier pregenital pregnancy fantasies. Material from the analysis of a young, unmarried woman is employed to illustrate the author's observations. The history of the word 'doll' is also traced; its derivation conveys the unconscious meaning that the doll is a prostitute.