#35

Four English Cloth Dolls Depicting the Coronation of King George VI, Liberty of London
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6" (15 cm.) - 9" Each is all cloth with stitch-shaped and painted facial features, brunette mohair wig, wearing original very elaborate royalty costumes depicting British Royalty at the 1937 coronation of King Edward VI, including King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret. Condition: near mint. Marks: Liberty of London (cloth tags). Comments: the prestige London textile firm created the dolls under special permission to portray the royal family at the important event. Value Points: wonderful state of preservation of dolls and elaborate costumes with accessories.