#173

"Godey" Portrait in Red Velvet,1969
Live Auction

$250
sold
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Description
21" (53 cm.) Vinyl socket head,adult-lady shaped torso,jointing at shoulders,hips and knees,high-heel posed feet,sleep eyes,long curly lashes,blonde hair. Costume: red velvet strapless gown with flared skirt under fitted jacket that extends nearly to the floor and is edged with black braid trim and jet buttons,taffeta frou-frou petticoat,pantalets,stockings,red sling heels,black woven bonnet with red satin bows and dramatic netting,black lace fingerless gloves,faux-ruby-and-diamond earrings and matching necklace. The costume is labeled Alexander,the doll has original wrist booklet and original box labeled Godey 2195. Near mint condition. Alexander,model 2195,the doll is shown on the cover of the 1969 Alexander catalog.