Thursday, February 14, 2013

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


Bisque Doll with Auburn mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets and underskirt. Black gingham check skirt and bodice with solid black taffeta inset. Skirt and bodice trimmed in red and white ribbon. Felt hat with red beaded adornment and black ribbon. Doll is in excellent condition. Wrist tag included.

Box in good condition with pink dots and silver label attached. Top has one cracked corner.

Note: Mom's May doll is stored with this doll  http://momsnasbdolls.blogspot.com/2013/02/dolls-of-month-series-191-flower-girl.html

Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/196October.html
4th doll down list.

Page 281 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, frozen leg, socket head. Black and White checked with either a black or red front panel. $100.00.

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