Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Dolls of the Month Series #187 "A JANUARY MERRY MAID FOR NEW YEAR"


Socket head Bisque doll with brown mohair wig.  Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets and white crinoline petticoat. Red and white stripe taffeta skirt trimmed in red taffeta ribbon. Black taffeta bodice. Red Taffeta pointed hat trimmed with multiple colored ribbons. Doll is in excellent condition. Dress is pinned in back.

Pink dotted box is in fair condition with silver label.  Box is creased slightly and top is torn on one edge.

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/187January.html
4th doll on list

Page 261 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #187 A January Merry Maid for New Year, jointed leg, Socket head. Variation. Red and White stripe trim. $100.00.

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