CIRCA: 1940\'S
HEIGHT 24 INCHES/60.96CM“Deanna Durbin was a teenage singing star of radio and movies. Ideal proclaimed the Deanna doll to be the first teenage doll in doll history!” (Ref. pg. 68, Ideal Dolls, 3rd Ed., Judith Izen)Deanna’s 1939 Ad” read as follows:
“The one and only Deanna Durbin doll is a lifelike characterization of the screen idol. She has a fully jointed, all-composition body, real hair, and sleep eyes with lashes. She’s dressed as in the movies, in either party dresses or in attractive sport clothes.”
DEANNA LOOKS LIKE SHE JUST CAME OUT OF A TOY STORE!
SHE\'S BEEN WELL PRESERVED IN OUR SOUTHERN CA DRY CLIMATE!
THIS DOLL IS STUNNING IN PERSON!
HER LONG GOWN IS NICE AND CRISP WITH NO STAINS OR HOLES!
SHE EVEN WEARS PANTALOONS UNDERNEATH HER GOWN!
I DOUBT VERY MUCH IF YOU WILL EVER FIND ANOTHER 24 INCH DEANNA AS MINT AS PRETTY AS THIS DOLL!
EXCELLENT/NEAR FLAWLESS COMPOSITION AND WELL STRUNG!Deanna’s gown has a round neckline accented with a wide, Peter Pan net collar, trimmed with two rows of wide, scalloped black lace. Her short, puffy sleeves are trimmed in wide, scalloped black lace as well! Her waistline is accented with a corsage made out of baby blue velvet flowers and spring flowers. She carries a matching bouquet trimmed in lace. Her crisp, taffeta gown is covered with a lavender and gold cabbage rose print (and has a beautiful sheen). The back closure has 3 square snaps and is lined in organdy. The inside of bodice is lined in organdy. She wears her original, black lace gloves! The gown has an attached long, crisp, muslin, hooped, petticoat trimmed in wide, scalloped lace. Her crisp pantaloons are trimmed with two rows, of wide, scalloped lace. The elastic is not stretched at the waistline!Her topstitched, vibrant, black, suede shoes are nice and stiff (not limp). Her original, nylon socks are excellent! Her thick, auburn, human hair wig is in its original, curled set, with gold, embossed barrettes and some original Bobbie pins! Her rosy cheek coloring is excellent and awesome! Bright blush emphasizes her palms and knees! She has vibrant, feathered eyebrows and dark eye shadow! A few of the lower, painted lashes on one eye have faded. Her mouth is just stunning with six inset teeth and felt tongue! (Making this toy manufacturer unique.) Her eyes are highlighted with dark, Smokey eye shadow! Her eyes have crystallized, but they are a dark, hazel color. Her upper, sable eyelashes are full. She has original, hand-painted fingernails! Her composition is excellent with no deep crazing, cracks, or flaking! She has a beautiful, sun tan complexion. Five-piece, tightly strung, teenage, composition body.Pls. forgive flash glares showing as white spots on photos.Please click on, \"See other Items\", to see ALL the vintage dolls I\'ve listed for your perusal!I do try to list Dolls I haven’t put on before so you will keep re-visiting me! If there’s a doll you would like to see on pls. advise, even if you’re not currently able to purchase a doll (as I do try to share photos) as with this particular sale! is a great place just to relax, browse, and dream. . .Please consider using \"Bill Me Later\" at Paypal.com to pay for your item over a 6-month period free of interest! To do this go to Paypal to pay, and click on Bill Me Later and see their information!
NON SMOKING ENVIRONMENT
SHIP IN BRAND NEW, DEEP 20 inch (60.96 CM)/ X 12 inch (30.48 CM)/ X 12 inch/ (30.48 CM) BOX! INCLUDES FULL INS. COVERAGE, SIGNED RECEIPT, AND SUR CHARGES GOING FROM WEST TO EAST COAST.
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I double verify the country region, Province, etc. I also ensure that the Customs Form is completely filled out, leaving no blanks with regard to detailed contents, total value, required signature, etc. I identify the item correctly, as being merchandise, etc.
