#15

Tosca-Haired "Little Madeline" by Alexander in Pink Polka-Dot Gown and Bonnet
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$500
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Description
8" (20 cm.) Tosca wig with curls and bangs, non-walking five-piece body. Wearing pink polka-dotted gown with organdy lace-edged ruffle and drawn ribbon at the hemline, tulle sleeves, matching sunbonnet with sprig of flowers, lace-edged pantalets and ruffled petticoat, socks, pink side-snap shoes. The gown is tagged Alexander-Kins. Excellent condition. Alexander, 1953, the model was inspired by the popular children's series of Madeline books by Ludwig Bemelman, first published in 1939.