Thursday, August 22, 2013

Nursery Rhyme Series #173 "POLLY PUT THE KETTLE ON WE'LL ALL HAVE TEA"





Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and jointed legs. White loosely woven cotton pantalets. White cotton underskirt. Black taffeta skirt and bodice. White organdy eyelet apron and bonnet trimmed with red satin ribbon bows. No wrist tag.

Box is in excellent condition. Very clean except for a minor spot on the side of the bottom of box and a sticker near the label with a child's name, grade and school that she attended. Silver label attached.

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/161PollyKettle.html
4th doll down on the list. Shows different apron.

Page 223 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states  #173 Polly Put the Kettle on (#161), frozen leg (changed to #173). Black taffeta dress. At least four different organdy aprons. $55.00.

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