#369

Titian-Haired Cissy as "Belle of the Ball" in Billowing Orchid Tulle Gown, 1960
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$1,200
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Titian wig in elaborate coiffure with captured curls at back crown and nape, red lips, lady-shaped body, wearing tagged billowing tulle gown over a layer of orchid organdy, tulle puff sleevelets, floral corsages at the shoulder and an extravagant festoon of cascading floral garlands from the waist, pink taffeta and stiff net ruffled slip, orchid taffeta panties with Val lace, rhinestone circlet earrings, and black high heels with floral appliques. Very good condition, split in seam of one leg, does not have extended eye lashes, purple velvet hair bow missing. Alexander, model 2184, 1960, described in the Alexander catalog as "Belle of the Ball".