Vintage Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls Lot of 8 All Bisque 1938-1942 Black Shoes Rare
Overview:
- Collection of eight vintage Nancy Ann Storybook Dolls plus one loose body for parts.
- Authentic all-bisque construction dating to the premium late 1930s and early 1940s era.
- Features highly desirable molded and painted black slippers with unpainted bare legs.
- Jointed shoulder socket design representing the peak of pre-war production.
- Beautifully detailed hand-painted faces with classic side-glancing eyes.
- Original styled mohair wigs intact.
- Kept preserved in a clean, smoke-free environment.
Detailed Character Lineup (Left to Right):
- Doll 1: Blonde in a yellow floral dress with a matching wide-brimmed starched sunbonnet (Mistress Mary Quite Contrary / Dolls of the Month variant).
- Doll 2: Brunette in a full, layered pink gown with satin ribbon detailing (Polly Put the Kettle On / Mary Had a Little Lamb variant).
- Doll 3: Brunette in a simple white pinafore/underdress with reddish-orange shoulder straps (Tuesday's Child / nursery character base).
- Doll 4: Blonde in a classic vertical blue-and-white striped dress (Nursery Rhyme Series / School Days variant).
- Doll 5: Brunette in a pinkish-red floral calico prairie gown with a matching deep sunbonnet (Little Red Riding Hood / American Girl Series pioneer).
- Doll 6: Brunette in a cream gown with blue floral sprigs and a large, wired matching bonnet (#91 "Summer" from the Seasons Series).
- Doll 7: Brunette in a red-and-white vertically striped skirt, white apron bodice, velvet neck ribbon, and white bonnet (#126 "Going a Milking").
- Doll 8: Blonde toddler-style piece in a long-sleeved cream satin romper with a ruffled neck collar (Hush-A-Bye Baby Series).
- Extra Item: One unjointed loose pre-war bare-leg doll body included for parts, restoration, or costuming.
Condition Report (As-Found Estate Condition):
- Sold strictly in "as-found," untouched estate condition to preserve original vintage integrity.
- No cleaning, washing, or structural alterations have been performed since acquisition.
- Bisque bodies are stable with standard paint finishes typical of the late 1930s and early 1940s.
- Expect minor surface dust, typical age wear, and light fabric fading appropriate for 80+ year old items.
- Clothing is entirely original and retains light storage dust and natural fabric softening.
Limbs and Stringing Note:
- Sold entirely as-is for restoration.
- Original internal elastic stringing has dried out and snapped over time, leaving several arms detached.
- The delicate bisque shoulder loops on the arms are fully intact and not broken.
- Requires standard restringing with a new 1mm elastic jewelry cord by the buyer.
Shipping & Handling Details:
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Packaging Note:
- Highly fragile items handled with the utmost care.
- Each doll and all detached limbs will be individually wrapped in layers of soft bubble wrap.
- Packed securely inside a sturdy cardboard shipping box.
- Cushioned heavily with premium packing materials to guarantee zero shifting or movement during transit.