#202

American"Annabelle" by Alexander Inspired by Kate Smith Stories
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15" (38 cm.) All-hard plastic child doll with socket head,five-piece jointed body,blue sleep eyes,lashes,closed mouth with richly shaded lips,blonde hair in original coiffure with bangs and upswept pageboy curls captured by original red ribbon. She is wearing her original blue knit sweater embroidered "Annabelle" over a red pique sateen dress with Peter Pan collar and white rick-rack trim,undergarments,shoes and socks. Marks: Kate Smith's Annabelle,Madame Alexander. Excellent condition,original coiffure and vibrant costume freshness well-preserved. Alexander,the model was issued in 1952,and made for one year only; it was inspired by the stories of Annabelle written by the beloved television performer Kate Smith.