#286

American Lady Doll
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$2,100
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,blue/green sleep eyes,lashes,richly-shaded lips,brunette hair in original elaborate coiffure that is waved away from her face into arranged curls at the back crown and nape,and with spit curls over each ear,nine-piece lady body,wearing original tagged rose taffeta sheath-fitted gown with deep decolletage and widely-flared skirt below the hips,trimmed with matching braid at the neckline and having a wide ribbon-striped sash with over-sized bow,mauve tulle and taffeta petticoat,panties,stockings,sling heels,pearl drop earrings,and carrying a clear-plastic box- shaped purse with hankie and flower. In near mint condition with gorgeous complexion and pristine original coiffure,superbly-preserved costume. The doll appeared in the Alexander 1955 catalog featured in "A Child's Dream Comes True" series,model 100.