#34

'Sonja Henie' in Ivory Skating Costume
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13" (33 cm). Composition socket-head, brown sleep eyes, real lashes, painted lower lashes, smoky eyeshadow, open mouth with wide smile, four teeth, dimpled cheeks, blonde human hair in original factory coiffure, six-piece Wendy Ann composition body with swivel waist. Excellent condition. Marks: Wendy-Ann Mme. Alexander New York (doll), Genuine "Sonja Henie" Doll Madame Alexander (costume). The doll wears original ivory satin skating costume with faux-fur trim, stiffened net petticoat, ivory satin panties, skates, fabric roses trim the waistband and her hair. The doll is presented in her original Alexander box with photograph of the celebrity skater, identified as model #1400E. Circa 1940.