#135

Very Rare American Composition "Special Girl" by Alexander
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23"(58 cm.) Composition swivel head on composition shoulder plate,large green sleep eyes,lashes,painted lower lashes,lightly-feathered brows,rounded nose,small bow-shaped mouth,blonde human hair with curly bangs and long braids,muslin torso,composition legs and arms. The doll is wearing her original lavender best dress with lace trim and feather-stitching,and straw bonnet with flower trim,socks and black suede-like shoes (undergarment may not be original). The doll is shown on page 40 of Treasury of Madame Alexander Dolls. Excellent condition,light costume fading. Marks: Madame Alexander New York (cloth tag on costume). Alexander,1942-43,the doll was marketed as "Special Girl Doll"but few examples were known to be made.