#114

Rare Early-19th-Century English Paper Doll "Ellen,The Naughty Girl Reclaimed",1811
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4 1/2" (11 cm.) doll. A grey paper book titled "Ellen,or The Naughty Girl Reclaimed" features 18 pages of stories about the naughty little girl who finally becomes a well-behaved young lady. The story is told in a series of vignettes which correspond to the various costumes of the accompanying paper doll; there are eight different costumes or scenes. The original matching envelope which held the book,paper doll and costumes is also included. Cover worn,girl is excellent except old cello repair at back of neck; costumes,scenes and book are excellent and retain rich colors. The book is labeled S. and J. Fuller at the Temple of Fancy,Rathbone Place,and dated 1811. Very rare to find so complete and fresh from this early period.