#118

Pair,American Composition Patsyettes as George and Martha Washington
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$350
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Description
10"(25 cm.) Each is all-composition,with socket head,painted very large brown side-glancing eyes arranged to be glancing at each other,painted lashes,closed mouth with rosebud-shaped lips,five-piece composition body,and each has very elaborate white mohair wig in the late 18th century style,and is wearing exclusively designed costumes for the May Company department store celebrating the bicentennial birthday of George Washington. Marks: Effanbee Patsyette Doll. Excellent condition,George missing hat. Effanbee,circa 1936.