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
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