Thursday, February 14, 2013

Dolls of the month series #198 "FOR DECEMBER JUST A DEAR"





Socket Head Bisque Doll with jointed arms and frozen legs. Has wrist tag. Brown mohair wig with pink ribbon. Muslin pantalets, netting underskirt. Rosy-pink taffeta skirt and bodice with pink silk ribbon tied at waist. Apron made of netting with decorative needlepoint embellishment.  Doll is in mint condition.

Box is in mint condition with silver label and cardboard insert.

2nd doll

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. Embroidered front panel. $100.00.

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    1. But I am looking to sell them

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    2. Ronnie, Are they different dolls or all December's? Depending on what you have and the condition of the dolls, I might be interested.

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