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The School of Fashion

5/12/2009

 

Another gem from Morphy's Auctions. This is "The School of Fashion" circa 1830s-1840s (that's what the website says ~ it looks 30s to me). The description reads: "The Lovely French 'L'Ecole Des Modes' boxed set contains a reinforced front/back 5.7-inch [doll?]. She has six flawless gowns, seven headdresses/hats, and a wooden stand. The accompanying box is embossed with gold trim and a beautiful centerpiece featuring elaborately gowned ladies of the period.

The estimated selling price for this lovely set? $1,200-$1,500!

This was the largest image I could get of the set, so click on it if you want to see it a little closer, but it's too bad we can't see more of the details on the dresses, etc.


moo
5/22/2009 03:12:51 am

dangling earrings seem highly dangerous when doing archery. I used to have a bow and target and shot in my back yard. I rarely wore dangling earrings--I did occasionally give in to sporting a long tassel. ;-)


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