Cissy in Red Taffeta Ball Gown by Alexander

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20" (51 cm). Hard plastic socket head,green sleep eyes,real lashes,painted lower lashes,dark eye shadow,feathered brows,closed mouth,auburn hair with curly bangs pulled back from head and into arranged curls at the nape of neck,adult lady body with bendable knees and elbows. Costume: red taffeta ball gown with elaborately draped neckline and sash,decorated with rhinestones,over,red taffeta hooped petticoat tulle ruffle,matching panties,stockings,silver sling heels,pearl necklace and teardrop earrings,"diamond" bracelet and ring,pearl evening bag. Marks: Alexander (doll) Cissy by Madame Alexander (costume). Excellent condition. Red-haired Cissy wearing rare costume with elaborate accessories appeared in the 1956 catalog of Madame Alexander as #2036 albeit described as having "shell pink taffeta".