#30

American "Heidi" by R. John Wright
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$800
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Estimate
$600 / $800
Description
17.5" (44 cm.) All felt, jointed head and limbs, brown painted eyes, light brown mohair wig styled in side braids, wearing a white blouse, maroon skirt, dark navy bodice, light gray apron, flower crown with felt flowers, gray knit socks, brown leather lace-up boots. Along with her lamb, Snowflake, mottled white mohair fur, felt hooves, green glass eyes, wearing a leather collar with a small bell. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: "Heidi" No. 224/500 (original tag) and "RJW" (brass buttons on doll and lamb). Comments: R. John Wright, 2000, based on the tales of "Heidi" by Swiss author Joanna Spyri, exclusively produced in a limited edition for Little Switzerland Dolls in Huntington, NY. Value Points: includes original certificate of authenticity and original box, Alpine-inspired costume with soft textiles.