#19

Cissy in Purple Velvet Gown
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$2,400
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Description
20" (51 cm). With blonde hair in elaborately arranged forehead curls,topknot and nape curls,wearing tagged evening ensemble #2174 comprising purple gown with sheath-fitted torso,rose satin-lined bodice,lilac tulle layered skirt with floral trim,organdy and tulle petticoats,silk panties,stockings,silver sling heels,rhinestone earrings and brooch. Excellent condition,slight darkening of facial and arm complexion. Alexander,Cissy,1956,the costume was described in the Alexander catalog as "sophisticated gown of purple velvet with long tight-fitting torso and a wide flare of layers and layers of lilac nylon tulle_deep d_colletage lined with pink satin,and bunch of pink roses."