Thursday, February 14, 2013

Dolls of the Month Series #198 "FOR DECEMBER JUST A DEAR"


Socket Head Bisque doll with jointed arms and legs. Blonde mohair wig. White pantalets and white netted underskirt. White skirt trimmed with lace. Pink taffeta overskirt with lace trim. Small flowers and ribbon on top of head. Small bouquet of flowers on pink skirt. Has original wrist tag.

Red dotted box is in good condition. Top has some tape where worn and cracked. Has silver label attached.

verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/198December.html

Page 284 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #198 For December Just a Dear, frozen leg, socket head. "Cover Girl" sketch at the bottom of the filigree frame on the front of 1941 through 1947 pamphlets. Also used on the dust cover of  Marjorie Miller's first-edition book on Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls. $150.00.

NOTE: Doll given away to daughter, Therese.

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