#94

Outstanding Cissy as "Forever Darling Bride", 1956
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$12,000
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Auburn wig in an elaborate curled long chignon, distinctive facial painting with dramatic lip and eye make-up. Wearing tagged wedding gown with a separately fitted bodice of white lace over soft pink silk under-blouse, with long fitted sleeves and collar, matching overskirt that attaches to the bodice in the back (and with zipper closure) and floor-length skirt of narrowly pleated tulle over a pink underdress. Layers of petticoats (two tulle and two soft pink taffeta), white taffeta panties trimmed in Val lace, seamed nylon hose, garter belt, white elastic and silver heels, pearls, solitaire ring, and a lavish coronet that entirely frames her face and is comprised of tiny baby's breath and rose and white petals on lace-covered headpiece, long veil. Near mint condition. Alexander, 1956, the doll is popularly known as the "Lucy Bride" in reference to the Lucille Ball film of "Forever Darling". The gorgeous doll is rarely found.