#258

American Cloth Doll "Edward and His Rum-a-Tum Drum" by R. John Wright
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16" (41 cm.) Felt swivel head with pressed and painted facial features, brown eyes, painted lashes and brows, closed mouth in pensive expression, auburn mohair wig with bangs and curls onto shoulders, five piece felt body, Condition: generally excellent. Marks: R. John Wright/ Edward and his Rum-a-tum Drum/ Made Exclusively for The Enchanted Doll House/ 95/150 (paper label on costume, and box label) (also paper booklet, and paper logo label). Comments: R. John Wright, the early 1985 doll was made in a very limited edition of 150 dolls for the famous New England doll shop. Value Points: rare model is perfectly preserved, wearing original wine-colored velvet costume with ruffled collar and cuffs, matching cap, stockings, shoes, and carrying custom-designed wooden drum with leather straps and drumsticks, in its original box.