#94

Portrait of Shari Lewis in Evening Dress
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$800
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Description
21" (53 cm). Hard plastic socket-head, brown sleep eyes, real lashes, painted lower lashes, closed mouth with richly shaded lips and cheeks, reddish-brown hair in original factory coiffure, adult modeled body with vinyl arms. Near mint condition. Marks: Alexander (head), Shari, Madame Alexander New York (costume). The doll wears an "enchanted version of the short evening gown" according to the 1959 Alexander catalog in which she was presented; the unique facial model was used for Shari Lewis doll only. The dress is of gold lace with very full bouffant skirt, pink sash with cascade of roses, imported braid trim, gold necklace and matching bracelet, pearl earrings, emerald ring, yellow taffeta slip, panties, stockings, gold strap heeled shoes, with original box. Model #2430, circa 1959.