#52

Elise Bride in Richly Embroidered Tulle Gown,1958 600/900
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$750
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Hard plastic socket head,hard plastic torso with adult-lady shape,and legs with jointing at hips,knees and ankles,vinyl arms with elbow jointing,blue sleep eyes,brunette hair with original coiffure,rolled bangs,scalloped waves around the sides of her face and pinned pageboy curls at the nape (held in original net). Costume: very flouncy white tulle gown with attached shoulder drape,scalloped hem,and lavish bridal wreath design embroidery,over organdy underskirt,taffeta petticoat and panties,stockings,silver sling heels,elaborate floral coronet with floor-length veil,bouquet of wedding flowers,pearl drop earrings,pearl necklace and bracelet,faux-diamond solitaire ring. The costume is labeled Elise,Madame Alexander,she has her original wrist booklet and she is preserved in her original box labeled 1750. Pristine condition with superb complexion,coiffure,and costume. Alexander,Elise,the doll appeared in the 1958 catalog described as "wearing a gown of great elegance"