#81

Cissy, "An Ethereal Bride" in Tulle and Satin, 1957
Live Auction

$1,100
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Blonde hair with short curly bangs and hair drawn away from her face into captured curls at her nape. Wearing wedding gown with satin bodice appliqued with satin braid which form into delicate sleeve caps, swirl of white tulle over organdy skirt with double train of white satin "which falls gracefully to the floor", coronet of pink and white flowers with attached veil, matching bouquet, taffeta petticoat, panties, stockings, silver cross-strap heels, pearl necklace and teardrop earrings, fingerless elbow-length gloves. Near mint condition. Alexander, model 2170, 1957, described in that year's catalog as "an ethereal bride, gowned in a mist of nylon tulle", with original envelope tag, and original box labeled 2170.