#12

Cissy in Lavender Afternoon Gown
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$2,100
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Description
20" (51 cm). Blonde hair with two spit curl bangs,side hair drawn into cluster of curls at nape of neck. Wearing afternoon party dress comprising lavender taffeta dress with fitted bodice,triple-box-pleated skirt and short matching jacket,lavender straw bonnet with veil and floral trim,nylon petticoat with pink rick- rack tulle double ruffle,panties,stockings,lavender and purple sling heels,pearl necklace and teardrop earrings,amethyst and silver bracelet and ring,and carrying see-through plastic handbag decorated with flowers and containing a hankie. Excellent condition,superb preservation of complexion,coiffure and very rare costume. The Cissy model,#2143,appeared in the 1957 Alexander catalog described as an afternoon gown; particular reference was made to the handbag.