Showing posts with label Socket Head. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Socket Head. Show all posts

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Dolls of the Month Series #192 "A ROSEBUD GIRL TO LOVE ME THROUGH THE JUNE DAYS"




Bisque socket head doll with blonde mohair wig. Jointed arms and frozen legs. White cotton pantelets trimmed with lace. Stiff white netted underskirt. Pink floral sateen skirt and bodice. Skirt trimmed with pink variegated ribbon. Pink satin ribbon bow adorns her hair. Has box, has wrist tag. 

Pink dotted box is in excellent condition. Very clean with only one minor tear in the side and a small crease in one corner of the bottom. Has silver label attached. Includes one cardboard insert. 

Verified: http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/192June.html

Page 274 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #192 Rosebud Girl to Love Me Through the June Days,frozen leg, socket head. Sateen pink floral. Also white print,variegated ribbon trim on frozen leg. $100.00.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

Dolls of the Month Series #193 "A VERY INDEPENDENT LADY FOR JULY"




Bisque Socket head doll with blonde mohair wig. Jointed arms and legs.  Sheer white cotton pantelets trimmed with lace. Separate white, loosely woven material slip attached to the waist with a brass safety pin. Blue taffeta bodice and white taffeta skirt with large red taffeta ruffle secured in back with a brass safety pin. Red white and blue ribbon tied around the waistline in a large bow. Red satin ribbon bow adorns her hair. Has box. No wrist tag.

Red dotted box in good condition Lid has a crack in one corner. There are signs of tape damage on both lid and bottom portion of box. Silver identification label is attached. 

Verified:   http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/193July.html
1st doll

Page 275 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #193 Very Independent Lady for July, jointed leg, socket head. Three-inch red taffeta ruffled bottom of skirt. $125.00.

Dolls of the Month Series #195 "SEPTEMBER'S GIRL IS LIKE A STORM"




Bisque Socket-Head Doll with Brown Mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White cotton pantelets trimmed with lace. Separate white slip secured around the waist with a brass safety pin. Red taffeta underskirt with red organza overskirt trimmed with red satin ribbon and purple violets. Purple bodice. Dress secured in the back with red satin ribbon. Hair trimmed with red and blue satin ribbon. Has box and wrist tag.

Blue dotted box in very good condition. Some scuffs and minor soiling noted. One corner on lid is cracked. Silver identification label is attached.

Verified: http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/195September.html
3rd doll down on the list.

Page 279 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #195 September’s Girl Is Like a Storm, frozen leg, socket head. $100.00.

Monday, March 4, 2013

Storybook Series #109 "LITTLE BETTY BLUE, WORE HER HOLIDAY SHOE"


Bisque, Socket Head Doll with blonde mohair wig. White muslin pantalets trimmed with lace. Flower print organdy dress trimmed in blue ric rac. Blue felt hat adorned with flowers and tied under the chin with light blue ribbon. Has wrist tag.

Doll is unusual in that she is able to stand up, but has one leg slightly shorter than the other. She is also a socket head doll. The encyclopedia states that she should be a jointed leg doll.


Blue dotted box in very good condition. Bottom of box has crack in the side and some soiling. Includes original silver foil tag.


Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/109LittleBettyBlue.html

7th doll down on the list.

Page 117 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #109 Little Betty Blue Wore Her Holiday Shoe. Frozen Leg. $55.00.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Dolls of the month series #198 "FOR DECEMBER JUST A DEAR"





Socket Head Bisque Doll with jointed arms and frozen legs. Has wrist tag. Brown mohair wig with pink ribbon. Muslin pantalets, netting underskirt. Rosy-pink taffeta skirt and bodice with pink silk ribbon tied at waist. Apron made of netting with decorative needlepoint embellishment.  Doll is in mint condition.

Box is in mint condition with silver label and cardboard insert.

2nd doll

Page 284 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #198 For December Just a Dear, frozen leg, socket head. Embroidered front panel. $100.00.

Dolls of the Month Series #198 "FOR DECEMBER JUST A DEAR"


Socket Head Bisque doll with jointed arms and legs. Blonde mohair wig. White pantalets and white netted underskirt. White skirt trimmed with lace. Pink taffeta overskirt with lace trim. Small flowers and ribbon on top of head. Small bouquet of flowers on pink skirt. Has original wrist tag.

Red dotted box is in good condition. Top has some tape where worn and cracked. Has silver label attached.

verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/198December.html

Page 284 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #198 For December Just a Dear, frozen leg, socket head. "Cover Girl" sketch at the bottom of the filigree frame on the front of 1941 through 1947 pamphlets. Also used on the dust cover of  Marjorie Miller's first-edition book on Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls. $150.00.

NOTE: Doll given away to daughter, Therese.

Dolls of the Month Series #196 "A SWEET OCTOBER MAIDEN RATHER SHY"


Socket Head Bisque Doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable arms and jointed legs. White muslin pantalets trimmed with lace and white Crinoline Petticoat. Brick red colored taffeta skirt and bodice with peach colored inset and ruffles. Arms trimmed with same peach colored material. Red felt hat trimmed with same peach color material. Doll is in beautiful condition and includes attached wrist tag.

Box with pink dots is in good condition with minor wear. Top is cracked in two corners. Includes one cardboard insert.

M.J.M. has same doll. http://momsnasbdolls.blogspot.com/2013/03/dolls-of-month-series-196-sweet-october.html

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/196October.html
1st doll on list.

Page 280 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #196 A Sweet October Maiden Rather Shy, jointed leg, socket head. Burgandy and Peach taffeta . $125.00.

Dolls of the Month Series #196 "A SWEET OCTOBER MAIDEN RATHER SHY"







Bisque, socket head doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable arms and jointed legs. JT  White muslin pantalets with white lace trim and white loosely woven underskirt. Burgandy taffeta skirt and bodice. Peach taffeta insert on the skirt with ruffled trim.  Long sleeves on the bodice capped with peach taffeta ruffle. Purple and pink flowers are attached at her waist. Dress is secured in back with brass safety pin. Dark maroon felt hat trimmed with peach taffeta ruching is tied under her chin with peach satin ribbon. Has wrist tag. Has box.

Blue dotted box is in very good condition. Lid has some stains and a crack on one side. Box has tape adhered to bottom and original price tag for $1.95 from Wieboldt's store. Has silver foil label and one cardboard insert.  


Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/196October.html

Page 288 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #196 A Sweet October Maiden Rather Shy, jointed leg, socket head. Burgundy and peach taffeta. $125.00.

Doll 2

Doll Sold: 4/28/13 $8.50 net after fees.
Bisque, socket head doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable arms and jointed legs. JT  White muslin pantalets and white loosely woven underskirt. Burgandy taffeta skirt and bodice. Peach taffeta insert on the skirt with ruffled trim.  Long sleeves on the bodice capped with peach taffeta ruffle. Dark maroon felt hat trimmed with peach taffeta ruching. Peach satin bow tied in her hair with flowers on the left side. No box. No wrist tag. 

Needs TLC. Dress is faded and has what looks like moth holes in it.

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/196October.html

Page 288 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #196 A Sweet October Maiden Rather Shy, jointed leg, socket head. Burgundy and peach taffeta. $125.00.

Dolls of the Month Series #194 "A GIRL FOR AUGUST WHEN IT'S WARM"


Socket Head, Bisque Doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets with lace trim. Stiff, netted petticoat. Light blue taffeta skirt and bodice. Skirt trimmed with pink ribbon and white lace. Pink ribbon adorns her hair. Doll has wrist tag.

Pink dotted box in excellent condition includes silver label, cardboard inserts and original pamphlet.

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/194August.html
6th doll down list.

Page 277 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #194 A Girl for August When It's Warm, frozen leg, socket head. Wide lace on skirt. $100.00.

Dolls of the Month Series # 194 "A GIRL FOR AUGUST WHEN IT'S WARM"


Socket Head, bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets. Light blue taffeta underskirt and bodice. Sheer material with large blue dots overskirt.  Large light blue netted veil style hat with white and pink flower on head. Doll has wrist tag.

Blue dotted box in excellent condition with silver label and cardboard inserts. Includes original pamphlet.

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/194August.html
5th doll down list.

Page 277 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #194 A Girl for August When It's Warm, frozen leg, Socket Head. Ruffled, blue polka dot chiffon overskirt. $100.00.

Dolls of the Month Series #193 "A VERY INDEPENDENT LADY FOR JULY"


Socket Head, Bisque Doll with Blonde mohair wig. movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets trimmed with lace. White netted petticoat has original price tag attached. (Paul Steketee and Sons, Grand Rapids $1.98) Royal blue taffeta skirt and red and white stripe taffeta bodice.  Red and white ribbon tied at waist and red ribbon adorns her hair. Has wrist tag.

Pink dotted Box in excellent condition with silver label intact.  Also includes original pamphlet.

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/193July.html
3rd doll down list.

Page 275 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #193 A Very Independent Lady for July, frozen leg, socket head. Red and White striped bodice. $100.00.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Dolls of the Month Series #192 "A ROSEBUD GIRL TO LOVE ME THROUGH THE JUNE DAYS"


Socket Head Bisque Doll with Blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets, Light pink taffeta underskirt with pink sheer material flocked with white flowers overskirt. Pink ribbon tied at waist and pink rose with pink ribbon in hair.

Pink dotted box in excellent, clean condition with silver label and pamphlet.

Page 274 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #192 A Rosebud Girl To Love Me Through The June Days, frozen leg. Floral flocked overskirt, Pink taffeta underskirt  $65.00.

Doll of the Month Series #191 "FLOWER GIRL FOR MAY"



Socket Head Bisque Doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets with lace trim. White taffeta underskirt. Light Blue sheer material flocked dress. Blue ribbon adorns her head and blue ribbon and flowers adorn her dress. Doll includes wrist tag.

Blue dotted box in mint condition with silver label and pamphlet.

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/191May.html
5th doll down list.

Page 272 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #191 A Flower Girl for May, frozen leg, Socket Head. Variation in Blue flocked dress. $100.00.

Dolls of the Month Series #191 "A FLOWER GIRL FOR MAY"



Mom's original doll that her father gave her for her birthday in April, 1942. Mom didn't like the April doll and asked for the May doll because she had a Big Straw Hat!

Socket head bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Moveable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantaloons. Silver blue taffeta underskirt and bodice with white starched organdy skirt on top. Original straw hat tied with white ribbon. Silver blue ribbon with flower adornment on skirt.

Currently stored with October Maiden http://momsnasbdolls.blogspot.com/2013/02/dolls-of-month-series-196-sweet-october.html

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/191May.html
7th doll down on list (except that doll doesn't have a straw hat.)

Dolls Of The Month Series #190 "A SHOWER GIRL FOR APRIL"



6.5 inch bisque doll with blond mohair wig. She is jointed at the shoulders and hips and has a socket head. Loosely woven cotton pantalets. White cotton underskirt is attached to the cotton flower print overskirt. Rose colored satin bodice. Doll carries a rose colored umbrella. White felt hat trimmed with rose colored ruching. Hat is secured to her head under the chin in a light blue satin ribbon bow.Has identifying wrist tag (wrist tag has scotch tape on it). No box. Comes with Kaiser doll  stand.

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/190April.html
Similar doll 3rd down on the list.

Page 270 of the of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #190 A Shower Girl for April, frozen leg. $85.00. NOTE: This doll has jointed legs and socket head. $125.00

Dolls of the Month Series #189 "A BREEZY GIRL AND ARCH TO WORSHIP ME THRU MARCH"


Socket Head, Bisque Doll in mint condition. Moveable arms and frozen legs. Pink taffeta dress trimmed in black ribbon. Felt hat with black ribbon bow. White muslin pantalets and underslip. No wrist tag.

Box in good condition with slight cracking on one side of top. Box has pink dots with original silver tag.


Page 267 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #189 A Breezy Girl and Arch to Worship Me Through March, frozen leg, Socket head. Dress style has changed. No longer the stylish black hat. $65.00.

M.J.M. has a similar doll. Hers is not a socket head doll: http://momsnasbdolls.blogspot.com/2013/03/dolls-of-month-series-189-breezy-girl_15.html

Dolls of the Month Series #189 "A BREEZY GIRL AND ARCH TO WORSHIP ME THROUGH MARCH"


Socket Head bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs.  White muslin pantalets and underskirt.  Rose taffeta dress embossed with white flowers and ribbon. Large black molded felt hat with pink feather.

Blue dotted box in very good condition with silver label attached.

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/189March.html
3rd doll down list.

Page 267 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #189 A Breezy Girl and Arch to Worship Me Through March, jointed leg, Socket head. Variation, Flocked Taffeta. $100.00.

Dolls of the Month Series #188 "A FEBRUARY FAIRY GIRL FOR ICE AND SNOW"




Bisque, socket head doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White cotton pantalets and white stiff gauze petticoat. White taffeta underskirt. White taffeta dress, flocked with flowers and has taffeta, ruche trim at hem. White satin ribbon is tied at waistline and has tufts of white feathers at the ends. White satin ribbon adorns her hair. Has wrist tag.

Pink dotted box is in very good condition with some tape and minor soiling. No cracks or creases. Silver label attached and includes on cardboard insert.

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/188February.html
3rd doll down on the list.

Page 265 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #188 A February Fairy Girl For Ice And Snow, frozen leg,  socket head. circular white taffeta, flocked flowers, taffeta ruche trim at hem. $100.00.

NOTE: M.A.S. has similar doll. http://momsnasbdolls.blogspot.com/2013/02/dolls-of-month-series-188-february.html

Dolls of the Month Series #188 "A FEBRUARY FAIRY GIRL FOR ICE AND SNOW"


Socket head  bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets with lace trim. White taffeta petticoat. White taffeta embossed with white flowers skirt and white taffeta bodice. White ribbon with white feather adorns her hair. White ribbon with white feather tied around her waist. Doll has wrist tag attached.

Blue dotted original box  in clean, excellent condition has silver label original brochure and cardboard insets.

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/188February.html
2nd doll down list.

Page 265 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #188 A February Fairy Girl For Ice and Snow, frozen leg, Socket head. Circular white taffeta, flocked flowers, taffeta ruche trim at hem $100.00.

NOTE: M.J.M has similar doll. http://momsnasbdolls.blogspot.com/2013/03/dolls-of-month-series-188-february.html

Dolls of the Month Series #187 "A JANUARY MERRY MAID FOR NEW YEAR"


Socket Head Bisque Doll with brown mohair wig. Has movable arms and jointed legs. White muslin pantalets with lace trim. White crinoline petticoat. Red taffeta skirt and bodice with multi-colored taffeta inset. White lace trim on sleeves. Red taffeta pointed hat with multiple colored streamers. Doll includes wrist tag.

Pink dotted box in good condition. NO label.

verified:  http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/187January.html
2nd doll down list.

Page 261 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #187 A January Merry Maid for New Year, jointed leg, Socket head. Variation. Multi-Striped taffeta panel. $125.00.