Friday, March 29, 2013

Storybook Series #131 "ELSIE MARLEY'S GROWN SO FINE SHE WON'T GET UP TILL EIGHT OR NINE"





Bisque doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets. Pale pink taffeta skirt and bodice. Lavender organdy apron trimmed with white satin ribbon. Blue felt hat with pink feather adornment is trimmed with white satin ribbon and tied under the chin in a bow. Dress is secured in back with a brass safety pin. 

Blue dotted box is in excellent condition. Some minor soiling noted. No cracks, tears or creases. Silver label is attached and comes with informational pamphlet.

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/131ElsieMarley.html
7th doll down on the list.

Page 173 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #131 Elsie Marley (#31), frozen leg. $55.00 each.

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