A simple collector's blog devoted to Information sharing and identifying Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls from the 1930s,1940s, 1950s.....This page is Dedicated to my Mom, who in my eyes is the ultimate Nancy Ann Storybook Doll collector!
Friday, May 24, 2013
Storybook Series #116 "LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD WENT THROUGH THE WOODS"
Bisque doll with brown mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin panties secured in back with tape. Short white organza dress, gathered at the neck and secured in back with white satin ribbon. Red taffeta cape tied around neck with red satin ribbon. Has Box. No wrist tag.
Red dotted box in excellent condition. Some minor soiling and scuff marks are noted. Has silver foil label and informational pamphlet.
Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/116RedRidingHood.html
5th doll down on the list.
Page 133 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #116 Little Red Riding Hood (#8), frozen leg. $55.00.
Double. M.A.S. has similar doll without box. http://momsnasbdolls.blogspot.com/2013/04/storybook-series-116-little-red-riding.html
Labels:
Bisque,
Double,
Frozen Legs,
Has Box,
M.J.M.,
no wrist tag,
Storybook Series
Storybook Series #130 "DAINTY DOLLY PINK AND BLUE, NO KNIFE CAN CUT OUR LOVE IN TWO"
Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin, short hem pantalets. Pink taffeta skirt with second tier of light blue organza on top. Pink taffeta, capped sleeve bodice. Dress secured in back with silver-toned safety pin. Large felt bonnet with pink taffeta ruching on the inside is tied under the chin with light blue satin ribbon. Has wrist tag. Note: dolls wrist tag is missing the arm band and is attached to left wrist with scotch tape.
Pink dotted box is in very good condition. Lid has cracks on two sides. Some minor soiling and scuffing noted. Has identifying label and two cardboard inserts.
3rd doll down on the list.
Page 171 of the of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #130 Dainty Dolly, Pink and Blue, No Knife Can Cut Our Love in Two (#30), frozen leg. $55.00.
*Below is a Bisque "Dainty Dolly Pink and Blue" with "Little Miss Muffet's" hat. We have to remember these were dolls that were played with and perhaps a little girl, long ago decided this hat looked good with this dolls dress.
Doll belongs to M.A.S. No wrist tag. No box.
Labels:
Bisque,
Double,
Frozen Legs,
Has Box,
M.A.S.,
M.J.M.,
No Box,
no wrist tag,
Storybook Series,
wrist tag
Storybook Series #122 "ALICE SWEET ALICE, SHE LOOKS FINE AND DANDY. HER HAT'S LIKE A BON BON, HER DRESS IS LIKE CANDY"
Bisque doll with brown mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White cotton, wide hem pantalets. Red taffeta bodice with capped short sleeves. Multi-colored, vertical stripe taffeta skirt. Dress secured in back with red ribbon. Oval black felt hat with ruched netting and red poppy flower tied to her hair with red satin ribbon. Has wrist tag.
Red dotted box is in excellent condition. No cracks or tears. Some minor scuffing and soiling noted. Has silver foil tag. Includes 2 cardboard inserts.
Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/122AliceSweetAlice.html
Page 151 of the of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #122 Alice Sweet Alice (#22), frozen leg. $55.00.
Labels:
Bisque,
Frozen Legs,
Has Box,
M.J.M.,
Storybook Series,
wrist tag
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Operetta Series #309 "TEA FOR TWO"
Hard plastic, sleep eyed doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable plastic arms and legs. White muslin panties and underskirt. Yellow geometric shape print taffeta skirt and bodice. Skirt trimmed with white lace and yellow and blue flower ric rac. Bodice has sleeves trimmed with white lace. Yellow organza apron trimmed with blue and yellow ric rac and white lace. Lace cap with blue and yellow flower ric rac tied to her hair with pink satin ribbon bow. Pink satin ribbon tied around her waist with bow in back. Dress secured with brass snap. No wrist tag. No Box.
Pictured on Page 195 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 309 Tea for Two, 6-1/2", $75.00 - $100.00.
Labels:
Hard Plastic,
Jointed Legs,
M.A.S.,
No Box,
no wrist tag,
Operetta Series,
Sleep eyes
Season's Series #92 "AUTUMN"
Bisque doll with brown mohair wig. Movable plastic arm and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets and underskirt. Flower print organza skirt and bodice. Skirt trimmed with double row of green ric rac. Dress secured in back with brass safety pin. Simple brown satin ribbon tied in her hair. No wrist tag. No box.
Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/092Autumn.html
13th doll down on the list
Page 113 of the of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #92, Autumn, Frozen Leg. $40.00.
Labels:
Bisque,
M.A.S.,
No Box,
no wrist tag,
plastic arms,
Season Series
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
In Powder and Crinoline Series #261 "DIAPHANIE"
Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets. Pale pink taffeta underskirt. Pale pink, flocked print, organza skirt and bodice trimmed with lace and white satin ribbons and bows. Simple white satin ribbon bow adorns her hair. No wrist tag. No box.
Verified: http://www.nancyanndolls.com/PhotoAlbum/261Diaphanie.html
Page 133 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #261 Diaphanie. JT. Variation, different flocked print. $125.00.
Labels:
Bisque,
In Powder and Crinoline Series,
Jointed Legs,
M.A.S.,
No Box,
no wrist tag
Operetta Series #304 "BLOSSOM TIME"
Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White muslin pantalets. Pale pink taffeta underskirt. Pale pink satin bodice. White sheer netted overskirt trimmed with clear plastic netting with gold thread embellishment. Pink flower is attached to the skirt. Same clear plastic netting with gold thread fashioned into a large brim bonnet is attached to her heard with pink satin ribbon and flower. Doll has unattached wrist tag. No box.
Page 295 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #304 Blossom Time $125.00.
Labels:
Bisque,
Frozen Legs,
M.A.S.,
No Box,
Operetta Series,
plastic arms,
wrist tag
Operetta Series #308 "MY MARYLAND"
Hard plastic, painted eye doll with auburn mohair wig. Movable arms, jointed legs and twisting head. White muslin pantalets and underskirt. Green and black stripe taffeta skirt and bodice. Skirt trimmed with narrow black lace, purple satin ribbon and bouquet of flowers. Dress secured in back with a brass snap. Large southern style black felt bonnet trimmed with black lace and flowers, tied under the chin with purple satin ribbon. No wrist tag. No Box.
Pictured on page 193 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 308 My Maryland, 6-1/2", $100.00 - $125.00.
Labels:
Hard Plastic,
M.A.S.,
No Box,
no wrist tag,
Operetta Series,
Painted eye
Operetta Series #310 "RIO RITA"
Hard plastic painted eye doll with brown mohair wig. Movable arms, jointed legs and twisting head. Yellow taffeta pantalet's and underskir. Orange, peach and yellow striped taffeta skirt and bodice. Skirt trimmed with wide black lace and purple satin ribbon. Black lace veil pinned to the top of her head with safety pin. No wrist tag. No Box.
Pictured on page 195 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 310 Rio Rita, 6-1/2", $100.00 - $125.00.
Labels:
Hard Plastic,
M.A.S.,
No Box,
no wrist tag,
Operetta Series,
Painted eye
Monday, May 20, 2013
Operetta Series #307 "MERRY WIDOW"
Hard Plastic sleep eyed doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms, jointed legs and twisting head. White muslin pantalets. Double layer ecru colored netted underskirt. White taffeta skirt and bodice. skirt trimmed with blue satin piping. Dress secured in back with brass snap. Doll has white feather boa around her shoulder's and a pink rose flower adornment on her bodice. Southern style straw hat, trimmed with white feather and secured to her head with a hat pin. No wrist tag. No box.
Pictured on page 192 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 307 Merry Widow, 6-1/2", $75.00 - $100.00.
Labels:
Hard Plastic,
M.A.S.,
No Box,
no wrist tag,
Operetta Series,
Sleep eyes
Operetta Series #309 "RED MILL"
Hard plastic, painted eye doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms, Jointed legs and twisting head. White muslin pantalets and underskirt. Blue and white stripe taffeta skirt and bodice trimmed with white lace. Dress secured in back with brass snap. Separate white flower print organza apron trimmed with a double row of white lace. Apron is tied around the waist with a white satin ribbon. White flower print organza dutch style bonnet trimmed with white lace. No wrist tag. No box.
Pictured on page 194 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 309 Red Mill, 6-1/2", $75.00 - $100.00.
Labels:
Hard Plastic,
M.A.S.,
No Box,
no wrist tag,
Operetta Series,
Painted eye
Operetta Series #311 "BITTER SWEET"
Hard plastic doll with painted eyes and long blonde mohair wig. White cotton muslin pantalets and underskirt. Pink and aqua stripe taffeta skirt trimmed with wide white lace. Flowers trimmed at the bodice. Pink satin bodice. Lace shawl around shoulders. Dressed is secured in back with brass snap. Lace bonnet trimmed with pink satin ribbon bow. No wrist tag. No box.
Pictured on Page 196 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 311, Bitter Sweet, 6-1/2", $75.00 - $100.00.
Labels:
Hard Plastic,
Jointed Legs,
M.A.S.,
No Box,
no wrist tag,
Operetta Series,
Painted eye
Operetta Series #312 "BLOOMER GIRL"
Bisque doll with brown mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. Red taffeta pantalets trimmed with white lace. Stiff, white rayon underskirt trimmed with white lace. Red and white bold checked pattern taffeta skirt and bodice. Bodice and skirt trimmed with white lace. Red Felt bonnet trimmed with white flower and red satin ribbon bow. Red taffeta parasol trimmed with white lace and red satin ribbon bow is attached to her right arm with a white pipe cleaner. Has remenent of identifying wrist tag on left arm. No box.
Page 297 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #312 Bloomer Girl. $125.00
Labels:
Bisque,
M.A.S.,
No Box,
no wrist tag,
Operetta Series,
plastic arms
Monday, May 13, 2013
Operetta Series #306 "FORTUNE TELLER"
Hard plastic doll with painted eyes and brown mohair wig. Movable plastic arms and legs. White loosely woven cotton pantalets and underskirt. Brightly colored horizontal stripe skirt and bodice. Purple felt jacket with white netting sleeves. Red taffeta sash tied around her waist. Red taffeta scarf tied around her head with brass ring adornment on left side. Head scarf is pinned to the back of her hair with brass pin. Has wrist tag. No Box.
Pictured on Page 190 of the Encyclopedia of Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Identification and Values Volume 2: 306 Fortune Teller, 6-1/2", $75.00 - $100.00.
Labels:
Hard Plastic,
M.A.S.,
No Box,
Operetta Series,
Painted eye,
wrist tag
Operetta Series #308 "MY MARYLAND"
Bisque doll with blonde mohair wig. Movable arms and frozen legs. White pantalets and underskirt. Pastel colored plaid skirt trimmed with lace and pink piping. Pastel plaid bodice with sleeves. Pink netted bonnet trimmed with pink flowers and pink satin ribbon tied under her chin. Has wrist tag. No box.
http://nancyannstorybookdolls.homestead.com/OperettaSeries.html
Page 296 of the Encyclopedia of Bisque Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls : 1936-1947 by Elaine Pardee and Jackie Robertson states: #308 My Maryland $125.00
Labels:
Bisque,
Frozen Legs,
M.A.S.,
No Box,
Operetta Series,
wrist tag
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