Operetta Series #310 "RIO RITA"

Hard plastic, sleep eyed doll with auburn mohair wig. Jointed at the shoulder and hips. Long white muslin pantalets. Cream colored taffeta skirt trimmed with double layer of cream lace is secured in back with a brass snap. Cream colored satin bodice trimmed with original red rose at the waistline. Doll wears a cream colored lace veil trimmed with original red rose at the top. Veil is secured to her hair with a brass safety pin.  
Pictured on Page 195 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 310 Rio Rita, 6-1/2", $100.00 - $125.00.

Operetta Series #309 "TEA FOR TWO"

Hard plastic, sleep eyed doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable plastic arms and legs. White muslin panties and underskirt. Yellow geometric shape print taffeta skirt and bodice. Skirt trimmed with white lace and yellow and blue flower ric rac. Bodice has sleeves trimmed with white lace. Yellow organza apron trimmed with blue and yellow ric rac and white lace. Lace cap with blue and yellow flower ric rac tied to her hair with pink satin ribbon bow. Pink satin ribbon tied around her waist with bow in back. Dress secured with brass snap. No wrist tag. No Box.


Pictured on Page 195 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 309 Tea for Two, 6-1/2", $75.00 - $100.00.

Operetta Series #304 "BLOSSOM TIME"

Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets. Pale pink taffeta underskirt. Pale pink satin bodice. White sheer netted overskirt trimmed with clear plastic netting with gold thread embellishment. Pink flower is attached to the skirt. Same clear plastic netting with gold thread fashioned into a large brim bonnet is attached to her heard with pink satin ribbon and flower.  Doll has unattached wrist tag. No box.

Page 295  of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #304 Blossom Time $125.00.

Operetta Series #308 "MY MARYLAND"

 Hard plastic, painted eye doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable arms, jointed legs and twisting head.  White muslin pantalets and underskirt. Green and black stripe taffeta skirt and bodice. Skirt trimmed with narrow black lace, purple satin ribbon and bouquet of flowers. Dress secured in back with a brass snap.  Large southern style black felt bonnet trimmed with black lace and flowers, tied under the chin with purple satin ribbon. No wrist tag. No Box.

Pictured on page 193 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 308 My Maryland, 6-1/2", $100.00 - $125.00.

Operetta Series #310 "RIO RITA"

Hard plastic painted eye doll with brown mohair wig. Movable arms, jointed legs and twisting head. Yellow taffeta pantalet's and underskir. Orange, peach and yellow striped taffeta skirt and bodice. Skirt trimmed with wide black lace and purple satin ribbon. Black lace veil pinned to the top of her head with safety pin. No wrist tag. No Box.

Pictured on page 195 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 310 Rio Rita, 6-1/2", $100.00 - $125.00.

Operetta Series #307 "MERRY WIDOW"

  

Hard Plastic sleep eyed doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms, jointed legs and twisting head. White muslin pantalets. Double layer ecru colored netted underskirt. White taffeta skirt and bodice. skirt trimmed with blue satin piping. Dress secured in back with brass snap. Doll has white feather boa around her shoulder's and a pink rose flower adornment on her bodice. Southern style straw hat, trimmed with white feather and secured to her head with a hat pin. No wrist tag. No box.

Pictured on page 192 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 307 Merry Widow, 6-1/2", $75.00 - $100.00.

Operetta Series #309 "RED MILL"

Hard plastic, painted eye doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms, Jointed legs and twisting head. White muslin pantalets and underskirt. Blue and white stripe taffeta skirt and bodice trimmed with white lace. Dress secured in back with brass snap. Separate white flower print organza apron trimmed with a double row of white lace. Apron is tied around the waist with a white satin ribbon. White flower print organza dutch style bonnet trimmed with white lace. No wrist tag. No box.

Pictured on page 194 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 309 Red Mill, 6-1/2", $75.00 - $100.00.

Operetta Series #311 "BITTER SWEET"

Hard plastic doll with painted eyes and long blonde mohair wig. White cotton muslin pantalets and underskirt. Pink and aqua stripe taffeta skirt trimmed with wide white lace. Flowers trimmed at the bodice. Pink satin bodice. Lace shawl around shoulders. Dressed is secured in back with brass snap. Lace bonnet trimmed with pink satin ribbon bow.  No wrist tag. No box.

Pictured on Page 196 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 311, Bitter Sweet, 6-1/2", $75.00 - $100.00.

Operetta Series #312 "BLOOMER GIRL"

Bisque doll with brown mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. Red taffeta pantalets trimmed with white lace. Stiff, white rayon underskirt trimmed with white lace. Red and white bold checked pattern taffeta skirt and bodice. Bodice and skirt trimmed with white lace. Red Felt bonnet trimmed with white flower and red satin ribbon bow. Red taffeta parasol trimmed with white lace and red satin ribbon bow is attached to her right arm with a white pipe cleaner. Has remenent of identifying wrist tag on left arm. No box.

Page 297 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #312 Bloomer Girl. $125.00

Operetta Series #306 "FORTUNE TELLER"

Hard plastic doll with painted eyes and brown mohair wig. Movable plastic arms and legs. White loosely woven cotton pantalets and underskirt. Brightly colored horizontal stripe skirt and bodice. Purple felt jacket with white netting sleeves. Red taffeta sash tied around her waist. Red taffeta scarf tied around her head with brass ring adornment on left side.  Head scarf is pinned to the back of her hair with brass pin. Has wrist tag. No Box.

Pictured on Page 190 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 306 Fortune Teller, 6-1/2", $75.00 - $100.00.

Operetta Series #308 "MY MARYLAND"

Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White pantalets and underskirt. Pastel colored plaid skirt trimmed with lace and pink piping. Pastel plaid bodice with sleeves. Pink netted bonnet trimmed with pink flowers and pink satin ribbon tied under her chin. Has wrist tag. No  box.

http://nancyannstorybookdolls.homestead.com/OperettaSeries.html

Page 296 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #308 My Maryland $125.00

Operetta Series #306 "OKLAHOMA"

Hard Plastic Doll with sleep eyes and brown mohair wig. Movable plastic arms and legs. White pantalets and underskirt. Pink Gingham print taffeta dress and bodice trimmed with white lace. Dress secured in back with brass snap.  Pink Gingham print taffeta bonnet trimmed with white lace and pink satin ribbon tied under the chin. No wrist tag. No box.
Pictured on Page 191 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 306 Oklahoma, 6-1/2", $75.00 - $100.00.

Operetta Series #305 "NEW MOON"

Hard  plastic doll with auburn mohair wig. Painted eyes. Movable arms and jointed legs. White muslin pantalets and white muslin underskirt trimmed with lace. White taffeta skirt with 3 rows of pink cording around the edge. White bodice trimmed with pink cording and lace capped sleeves. Pink taffeta cape tied around her shoulders.  Dress is secured in back with a brass snap. Pink headband is in her hair with white flowers. No tag and No box.

Pictured on Page 190 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 305 New Moon, 6-1/2", $100 - $125.00.

Operetta Series #307 "NAUGHTY MARIETTA"

Bisque doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable plastic arms and frozen legs.  White muslin pantalets. Green and white vertical stripe taffeta skirt trimmed with wide netted white lace. Green taffeta bodice and overskirt. White satin ribbon bows adorn the skirt on both sides. Dress secured in back with a brass snap. Wide netted lace hat with white satin ribbon trim tied  in a bow under chin.

Pink dotted box in excellent clean condition. small tear out of the bottom of the box. Silver label attached and box includes one cardboard insert and informational pamphlet.

Operetta Series #302 "MAYTIME"

Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable plastic arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets. Pale pink taffeta skirt and bodice. White organdy overskirt with white eyelet panel inset trimmed with lace. Dress secured in back with a brass safety pin. Pink netted wide brimmed bonnet with flowers on her head.  A bouquet of flowers adorns her skirt near the bottom. No wrist tag. 

Blue dotted box in very good condition. with some minor scuff marks. Box has silver label attached.

Verified: http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/302Maytime.htm

Page 295 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #302 Maytime. $125.00.

Operetta Series #302 "MAYTIME"

Bisque doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable plastic arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets.  Yellow taffeta skirt and bodice with small pink rose print. Light green netting overskirt. Flowers and yellow satin ribbon adornment on the skirt. Dress is secured in back with a brass snap. She wears a Green netting wide brimmed bonnet with flowers and yellow satin ribbon. No wrist tag.

Blue dotted box in good condition. Lid has a crack in one side. The bottom portion of the box has a couple tears out of the sides and bottom of the box. Box has silver label attached and includes one cardboard insert.

Verified: http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/302Maytime.htm

Operetta Series #307 "NAUGHTY MARIETTA"

Bisque doll with brown mohair wig. Movable plastic arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets. Pastel stripe dress with loosely woven netted overskirt trimmed with wide lace around the edge. Dress secured in back with brass safety pin. Wide lace bonnet with purple satin ribbon tied in a bow on her head. Two pink flowers adorn her overskirt.  Has wrist tag. 

Pink dotted box in good used condition.  Some minor soiling noted. Lid has one cracked corner and a crease in it and the date "June 12, 1944" written on it. Box has silver label attached and includes one cardboard insert and informational pamphlet.

Verified:  http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/307NaughtyMarietta.htm

Page 296 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #307 Naughty Marietta. $125.00.

Operetta Series #306 "IRENE"

Bisque doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable plastic arms and frozen legs.  White muslin pantalets and underskirt. Pink taffeta skirt and with vertical satin stripes and wide lace trim with blue cording. Pink taffeta bodice with capped sleeves. Dress secured in back with a brass safety pin. Wide brimmed hat made of plastic netting with a large pink satin ribbon bow on top. No wrist tag.

Blue dotted box is in excellent clean condition. One corner of the lid is cracked. Box has silver label attached and includes one cardboard insert. 

Verified:  http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/306Irene.htm

Page 296 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #306 Irene. $125.00.

Operetta Series #303 "PINK LADY"

Bisque doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable plastic arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets. Pale pink taffeta skirt and bodice. Apricot netting flocked with small apricot colored dots.  Flower on doily type lace with satin ribbon adorns her skirt. Dress secured in back with brass safety pin. Same flower and doily lace are tied to her head with peach satin ribbon bow. No wrist tag.

Pink dotted box is in excellent condtion. Very clean with no creases or tears. Two corners of the lid are cracked. Silver label attached.

Verified:  http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/303PinkLady.htm

Page 295   of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #303 Pink Lady. $125.00.

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.