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14" (36 cm.) With long flowing black human hair curls, painted brown eyes (paint flake on iris of left eye), wearing royal purple cotton gown with lace edging on bodice and full sleeves, petticoat, pantalets, stockings, shoes. The 1939 catalog noted "gay colors, rich trimming and the use of gay petticoats which were revealed by looping back the dress". In 1939, the American firm of Effanbee introduced a series of Historical Dolls depicting fashion through American history as symbolized in important events or times. The complete series of 30 dolls were designed to bring history alive to children, and, according to a booklet which was issued with each doll were "true replicas of the nationally famous exhibition series of Historical Dolls that Effanbee produced at a cost of over $30,000 and which are now being displayed in leading stores throughout the land". Each of the dolls is 14", all-composition with socket head having what Effanbee described as "satin-smooth complexion", painted facial features, closed mouth and jointing at shoulders and legs, and each is marked "Effanbee Anne-Shirley". Each is in excellent condition unless noted.