Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Storybook Series #155 "CINDERELLA"






Slim tummy, Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Jointed arms and legs. White cotton pantalets with lace trim. Attached white cotton underskirt. Pink taffeta skirt and bodice. Pink taffeta ruching around bottom edge of silver flocked pink organza overskirt. Spray of flowers adorns her hair. No box. No wrist tag. 




Doll has chip out of her right shoulder at the back. 

Verified: http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/155Cinderella.html
6th doll down on the list.

Page 191 of the the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #155 Cinderella (#23), jointed leg. JT. Variation, silver flocked polka dot overskirt. $100.00.

Season's Series #93 "WINTER"


Slim tummy, Bisque doll with brown mohair wig. Jointed arms and legs. White cotton pantalets with lace trim. Separate cotton underskirt. Red velvet gown with two rows of ric rac trim on skirt. Red felt hat with white feather and ric rac trim tied under the chin with red satin ribbon. No box. No wrist tag. Right leg has a chip of paint missing in the shin area.

Verified: http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/093Winter.html

Page 114 of the the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #93 Winter, jointed leg. PT. Red velvet gown, felt hat. $200.00.  NOTE: This doll is a slim jointed leg doll. $100.00.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

American Girl Series #57 "SOUTHERN BELLE"




Bisque doll with brown mohair wig. Slim tummy with jointed arms and legs. White cotton, wide hem pantalets. White cotton attached underskirt. Yellow, white and red tulip print sheer cotton overskirt. White cotton Sleeveless bodice. Black felt jacket. Wide brim southern belle straw hat tied with black satin ribbon under the chin. No box. No wrist tag.

Verified:  http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/057SoBelle.html

Page 61 of the the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #57 Southern Belle, jointed leg. JT. Tulip print in pink or yellow, unusual black felt jacket. $125.00



Doll has chips on both legs and right side of the body.

NOTE: M.A.S has a similar doll. Only it's a frozen leg doll. http://momsnasbdolls.blogspot.com/2013/03/american-girl-series-57-southern-belle_19.html

Season's Series #90 "SPRING"


 

Pudgy Tummy, Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Jointed arms and legs. White cotton pantalets with lace trim. Separate white cotton underskirt with lace trim. Faded, flower print taffeta skirt and bodice trimmed with light green organza ruching. Has wrist tag. No box.

Doll has a chip out of the top right leg and the bottom of her body has a large chip out of the bisque.


Verified: http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/090Spring.html
2nd doll down on the list. 

Page 105 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #90 Spring, jointed leg. PT. $200.00.

Monday, February 24, 2014

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




Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Jointed arms and frozen legs. White cotton, short hem pantalets. White cotton underskirt. Pink rayon overskirt with cotton eyelet center panel. Pink trim around the skirt and on the bodice. Felt hat with pink trim and feather tied under the chin with a pink satin ribbon bow. No Box, No Wrist Tag.

Verified: http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/189March.html
8th doll down on the 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 for Worship Me Through
March, frozen leg. Various eyelet panels, various trimmed
felt bonnets, either flowers or feather. $65.00.

FOR SALE!!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/251459911243?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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 White satin ribbon adorns her hair. Has box. No Wrist Tag.

Blue dotted box is in good condition with water stain on corner of lid and light soiling due to age. One corner on lid is split. Silver label attached and includes one 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.

FOR SALE!!! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251460156337

This is the third doll in our collection that is the same. See below for link to similar dolls. 

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

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

Saturday, February 22, 2014

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




Bisque doll with brown mohair wig. Jointed plastic arms and frozen legs. White loosely woven cotton pantelets with short hem. White taffeta underskirt and white organza, flocked overskirt. White satin bodice. skirt trimmed with looping ribbon. Holly berries adornment at the waistline.
White felt hat adorned with white satin ribbon is tied with white satin ribbon under her chin. No box, No wrist tag. 

Verified: http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/198December.html


Page 287 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. Flocked skirt. Plastic arms. $45.00.

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.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Storybook Series #121 "HE LOVES ME, HE LOVES ME NOT"




Bisque Doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White cotton, wide hem pantalets. Pink taffeta dress trimmed with lace around the bottom hem and lace on the bodice. Secured in back with blue satin ribbon. Flower and light blue satin ribbon adornment on the dress. Light blue satin ribbon tied in a bow in her hair. Doll has box and wrist tag. Note with doll says she was a gift "from Kay Boyle March 1943" Doll is in excellent condition.

Blue dotted box is in excellent condition. No cracks or creases. Box has silver foil identification tag. There is a Santa Claus sticker on the front of the box. 

Verified: http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/121HeLovesMe.html

Page 151of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #121 He Loves Me (#1), frozen leg. Yellow taffeta dress, flower tied with ribbon at edge of skirt. Also in lavender and white organdy floral print. $55.00.

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.

Thursday, August 22, 2013

Nursery Rhyme Series #168 "SILKS AND SATINS, RIBBONS AND LACE I'D BUY THEM ALL FOR A PRETTY FACE (THE PRETTIEST FACE IN ALL THE LAND) TO MAKE MY LADY LOOK SO GRAND"





Bisque doll with brown mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets. Peach, soft cotton underskirt. Blue netted overskirt with peach fabric ruche trim. Peach taffeta bodice. Dress is secured in back with brass safety pin. Peach satin ribbon headband trimmed with flowers. Doll has wrist tag.

Blue dotted box in excellent condition with some pencil writing on lid. No cracks, creases or tears. Silver label is attached and box includes informational pamphlet.

Verified: http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/168SilksSatins.html
3rd doll down on the list.



Nursery Rhyme Series #169 'GOOSE GIRL"





Bisque doll with long blonde, wavy mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets and underskirt. Red heavy cotton overskirt. Black bodice with red fabric trim crisscross in front. Lacy trim on arms and front of bodice. Tatted lace and organdy apron trimmed with red and yellow fabic ribbon. Red satin ribbons tied in her hair.

Red dotted box is in fair condition with some soiling. Lid show cracks in two corners and one side and creases on the top. Silver label attached and includes informational pamphlet.

Page 217 of the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #169 Goose Girl, frozen leg. Exceptionally long wavy blonde wig, part in the center. Each side tied with red ribbons. Heavy cotton skirt. This doll did not come with a hat. $65.00.

Nursery Rhyme Series #170 "RAIN RAIN GO AWAY, COME AGAIN SOME OTHER DAY"






Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms frozen legs. White muslin pantalets and starched muslin underskirt. Pink cotton eyelet dress trimmed with pink fringe. Doll's dress is secured in back with a silver-toned safety pin. Attached to her right wrist is a pink umbrella with fringe along the edge. Pink felt hat trimmed with fringe tied under the chin with pink satin ribbon. Doll has wrist tag.

Pink dotted box is in clean, excellent condition. Has silver label attached and includes one cardboard insert and informational pamphlet.

Note: Doll is stored Box #170 and has wrist tag for #170. But I am not able to verify it as Rain, Rain Go Away.  There is a similar doll for April shown here: http://nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/190April.html wearing a Yellow Eyelet cotton dress.

Nursery Rhyme Series #170 "RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY COME AGAIN ANOTHER DAY"



Bisque Doll with Auburn mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. Stamped Storybook Dolls USA on back. White muslin pantalets and underskirt. Blue taffeta skirt and bodice with yellow ribbon trim is secured in back with safety pin. Yellow plastic cape tied around the neck. Doll carries a yellow plastic umbrella secured with a pipe cleaner on right arm.

Pink dotted box is in fair to good condition. Has some visible dents and tears. Silver label is attached. Box includes one cardboard insert.

Verified:  http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/170RainRain.html
3rd doll down the list.

Page 219 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #170 Rain, Rain Go Away, frozen leg. $55.00

Nursery Rhyme Series #171 "DAFFY-DOWN DILLY HAS COME TO TOWN IN A GREEN PETTICOAT AND A YELLOW GOWN"




Bisque doll with brown mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White cotton pantalets. Pastel green taffeta skirt and yellow taffeta bodice. Yellow flocked organza overskirt with yellow organza ruche trim.  Yellow bow decoration on skirt. Dress is secured in back with a silver-tone safety pin. Yellow taffeta bonnet with yellow satin ribbon trim, tied in a bow on one side. Bonnet has frayed edges. Doll has a gold band of the wrist tag but the identifying tag is missing. 

Blue dotted box is in very good condition with some minor soiling and scuff marks on the lid. Silver label is attached. 

Verified:  http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/171DaffyDownDilly.html
2nd doll down on the list.

Page 220 f the  Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #171 Daffy Down Dilly Has Come To Town (122), frozen leg. Long, lime green taffeta underskirt, flocked overskirt. $55.00.

Nursery Rhyme Series #172 "THE SNOW QUEEN"



       


Bisque Doll with Blonde mohair wig. Movable plastic arms and frozen legs. Stamped Storybook Doll USA on back. White muslin pantalets and white taffeta underskirt and bodice. White netting overskirt with silver decorative netting around the bottom. dress is secured in back with a brass safety pin. White ribbon adorns her hair and a white netting bonnet with white flowers atop her head. Has unusual wrist tag that reads "The Queen Snow".  Wrist tag is not attached to arm.
Red dotted box is in excellent condition with some minor wear. Personal note inside lid reads: June 11, 1948 from Mother and Daddy. No. 19.  Silver label is attached.

4th doll down list.

Page 222 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states:  #172 Snow Queen, frozen legs, plastic arms. $45.00

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.

Nursery Rhyme Series #174 "FLOSSIE CAME FROM DUBLIN TOWN"





Beautiful bisque doll with lovely wavy brown mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. Loosely woven cotton pantalets and sheer cotton underskirt. Green taffeta skirt and bodice. Peach taffeta panel in the center of the skirt is trimmed with decorative ribbon and wide lace. Lace trim at the waistline and edge of sleeves. Dress is secured in back with a silver-toned safety pin. Black felt hat with lace trim on the inside has a pale pink feather adornment and lavender color satin ribbon trim tied under the chin. Doll has her wrist tag.  

Red dotted box is in very good condition with some minor soiling. Box includes a cardboard insert and informational pamphlet. Box is missing the silver identification label. 

Verified:  http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/174Flossie.html

Page 224 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #174 Flossie Came from Dublin Town, frozen leg. $55.00.