#432

American Composition "Ella Cinders"Inspired by the 1926 Colleen Moore Film
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18"(46 cm.) Composition flanged head with black painted hair in simplistic short bob,painted facial features,blue "O"shaped eyes with dainty upper lashes,blushed cheeks,freckles,tiny nose,closed mouth,muslin torso and upper legs,composition jointed arms and legs. Condition: generally excellent,some crazing on legs. Marks: c. 1925 M.N.S. (head) Ella Cinders copyright 1925 Metropolitan Newspaper Service (jacket) Horsman Doll,Made in USA (dress). Comments: Ella Cinders from the comic strip of the same name; the character was popularized also by Colleen Moore in her film depiction of 1926. Value Points: rare doll with wonderful characterization,original tagged costume,celluloid buttons of Colleen Moore.