Commencement Series #73 "FIRST COMMUNION" (2 Dolls)

Doll #1

Doll #1. Hard Plastic doll with sleep eyes. Blonde mohair wig. Movable arms, legs and twisting head. White muslin pantalets with lace trim. White taffeta underskirt with lace trim. White netted overskirt with lace and ric rac trim. White taffeta bodice with ribbon and lace adornment at waistline. Veil made with white netting trimmed with lace and white satin ribbon. No wrist tag. Has box Doll has her First Communion book. 

Blue dotted box with Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls stamp is in excellent condition with some minor wear and soiling noted. Has silver foil label. Box includes 2 cardboard inserts and informational pamphlet. 

Doll 2. Hard plastic doll with sleep eyes. Auburn mohair wig. Movable arms, legs and twisting head.  Short white panties with lace trim.  Short white taffeta underskirt with lace trim at the hem. Vertical stripe organza overskirt with looping ribbon trim near hemline. White satin bodice with white lace trim across the front. Dress is secured in back with brass snap.  Plain netting veil is tied to head with simple white satin ribbon. Doll has white boots and white gloves. Missing her first communion book. No wrist tag. Stored in box with Doll #1. 

Page 114 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values's, Volume 2 by Elaine Pardee states: 73 First Communion, 5-1/2". $60.00 - $85.00.