#180

American "Martha" by R. John Wright
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$300 / $400
Description
11" (28 cm.) All felt, jointed head and limbs, blue painted eyes, white mohair wig, wearing a colonial-style striped silk gown with floral pattern and a white collar, pink silk quilted underskirt, white mob cap tied with a burgundy silk ribbon, white socks, red leather shoes. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: "Martha" No. 93/200 (original tag) and "RJW" (brass button). Comments: R. John Wright, 2013, depiction of the United States' first First Lady made exclusively for the UFDC "Washington Waltz" event. Value Points: includes original certificate of authenticity, along with original box, fine silk colonial costume.