#18

Stunning Cissy "Looks Regal, Indeed, Dressed as Queen Elizabeth", 1956
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$850
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Tosca hair drawn away from face into rolled curls at her crown and a formally-arranged chignon at her nape. Wearing white satin brocade gown with slight capped sleeves, slightly-dropped waist, very full skirt, blue taffeta Sash of the Garter with star and rhinestones, finger-less gloves, ivory hooped petticoat, panties, seamed stockings, white cross-strap heels with rhinestone accents, pearl necklace, three rhinestone bracelets, unique earrings, and silver metallic crown with rubies. Near mint condition. Alexander, model 2042 from Fashion Parade, 1956 as indicated by ribbon pattern brocade, with envelope-style paper wrist tag, the rhinestone accented shoes were made in 1955/56 only. The doll was described in the 1956 Alexander catalog as looking "regal, indeed".