#250

Cissy in Blue Satin Brocade Variation of "Opera Gown", 1957
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$1,300
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Auburn wig with curled chignon, curls at the crown and straight bangs. Wearing tagged pale blue brocade wide sweeping gown with fully-lined circular skirt, velvet sash caught at the waist with a corsage of pink and white roses, white Orlon satin lined fur stole, white taffeta hoop slip, white taffeta panties trimmed with Val lace, seamed nylon hose, silver high heels, fingerless opera gloves, rhinestone bracelet, ring and necklace with drop rhinestone earrings. Excellent condition, Alexander, model 2172 (variation), 1957, with square Cissy wrist tag. A beautiful painted-finish example with desirable high cheek coloring and rare costume variation.