Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White cotton pantalets and underskirt. Multi-colored plaid skirt and bodice. Skirt trimmed with 2 rows of red satin ribbon. White organdy apron trimmed with organdy eyelet material. Dress is secured in the back with a brass safety pin. White organdy bonnet with gathered netting and red bow trim and red satin ribbon tied under her chin. Has box. No wrist tag.
Red dotted box in excellent condition. Small crease on the bottom of box. No cracks or tears. Very sweet, personal note written on the bottom of box: "Happy Birthday Lynn Ellen, from Mommy. 34 months on June 13, 1948". Box has silver label attached and includes one cardboard insert and informational pamphlet.
M.A.S. has a similar doll with blue ribbon trim. http://momsnasbdolls.blogspot.com/2013/03/american-girl-series-58-western-miss_19.html
12th doll down on the list.
Page 67 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #58 Western Miss, frozen leg. Also variation in apron and blue ribbon trim. $55.00.
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