Monday, March 25, 2013

Operetta Series #302 MAYTIME

Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantaloons. Yellow taffeta underskirt and bodice. White organdy flower print overskirt with wide lace trim. Flowers and wide lace embellishment on skirt. Dress is secured in back with a snap. Wide southern style bonnet with lace and flower trim. Secured to her head with a hat pin. No wrist tag.

Note: stored in #189 March box.

Similar dolls http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/302Maytime.htm

Similar doll and explanation of the history of the operetta series of dolls is explained on Page 295 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson.

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