English Ten Doll Coronation Set of Edward VI and Queen Mary by Liberty of London

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6" (15 cm.) -9". Each doll is all cloth with stitch-shaped and painted facial features, mohair wigs (some with beards), and wearing very elaborate royalty costumes depicting British Royalty at the 1937 coronation of King Edward VI, including King George VI, Queen Mother Elizabeth, the young princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, Lord High Chancellor, Archbishop of Canterbury, Archbishop of York, and Lord Chief Justice. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Liberty of London (cloth tags). Comments: the prestige London textile firm created the dolls under special permission to portray the royal family at the important event. Value Points: wonderful state of preservation of dolls and elaborate costumes with accessories.