Thursday, February 14, 2013

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.

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