20" (51 cm.) Dark blonde hair with short curly bangs, cluster of curls at her crown with encircling cluster of flowers, arranged curls at nape. Wearing tagged ankle-length gown having dropped-waist lace bodice over pleated skirt of "nylon tulle in dawn pink over pink taffeta underskirt" which "ripples gracefully when Cissy moves", pink sash at waist with cascading floral arrangement, and sprinkled floral petals on skirt, panties, stockings, silver cross-strap heels, pearl drop earrings, solitaire. Near mint condition, gorgeous complexion and hair. Alexander, model 2025, from the Fashion Parade series of 1956.
Presale Estimate:
800/1000
20" (51 cm.) Dark blonde hair with long curls and curly bangs. Wearing bridesmaid costume featuring silver-accented pink tulle fitted bodice over shaped camisole, with pearl edging at neckline and ruffled tulle sleevelets, pink satin sash, pink tulle pleated skirt over pink taffeta underskirt, scattering of attached pink roses on skirt, lace-edged panties, stockings, silver cross-strap heels, and with bouquet of flowers which match the floral clusters at each end of her frothy gathered tulle cap. Excellent condition. Alexander, model 2030, from 1956 Fashion Parade Series, in rare pink variation of costume.
Presale Estimate:
800/1100
20" (51 cm.) Brunette wig in short curls and bangs. Wearing black taffeta cocktail dress with dropped waist, dart-shaped bodice, black lace cap sleeves, very full skirt, pink can-can petticoat with rick-rack ruffles, pink taffeta panties, seamed stockings, black cross-strap heels, pink buckram wire-framed cap with tiny pink and white flowers, black lace shawl, rhinestone-centered brooch, rhinestone bracelet and ring with attached lace hanky, carrying fitted plastic handbag with attached corsage containing sunglasses, comb, and envelope-shaped wrist tag. Near mint condition. Alexander, model. 2091, 1955, with Alexander box labeled Cissy, described in the 1955 catalog as a "really grown-up frock".
Presale Estimate:
1100/1500
20" (51 cm.) Auburn hair with two curls at the forehead, two curls at the ears, clusters of curls at her crown and nape. Wearing tagged bronze green heavy satin theatre dress with matching cuffed coat lined in ivory satin, dotted black tulle wrap, pink lace petticoat, pink taffeta panties, seamed stockings, silver cross-strap heels, solitaire ring, rhinestone circlet earrings. Near mint condition, Alexander, 1956, rare color variation Lot #24, with Cissy box and square wrist tag.
Presale Estimate:
900/1300
10" (25 cm.) Blonde hair with curly bangs and drawn back curls at her nape. Wearing tagged golden satin cocktail dress and matching coat with large bow at the neckline and patterned lining, stockings, gold cross-strap heels, pearl earrings. Near mint condition, rosy cheeks. Alexander, model 976, the costume was described in the 1957 Alexander catalog as "a short satin theatre dress with matching coat, lined with beautiful Persian fabric".
Presale Estimate:
300/500
20" (51 cm.) Auburn hair with two little curls at the forehead, and two curls above the ears, cluster of curls at crown and nape. Wearing tagged rich golden slipper satin evening ensemble comprising a dropped-waist dress with very full skirt, matching flared coat with notched cuffs and ivory satin faille lining, yellow lace petticoat, panties, stockings, gold cross-strap heels, black tulle shawl accented with gold flecks, seven-rhinestone dangle earrings, rhinestone ring. Near mint condition. Alexander, 1956, model 2020, a variation of model 2021 as shown in their catalog of that year, beautifully-preserved rare head scarf, rare jewelry.
Presale Estimate:
900/1200
20" (51 cm.) Auburn hair with short curly bangs and cluster of curls at her nape. Wearing tagged chartreuse checkered taffeta dress with lace-edged organdy pulled sleeves, black velvet buckle belt, matching flared raincoat with pearl buttons, turn-up wide cuffs, Peter Pan collar, with matching brimmed rain hat, taffeta can-can ruffles, seamed stockings, black cross-strap heels, onyx solitaire ring, black hat box with curlers. Near mint condition. Alexander, the ensemble was offered as a boxed extra in 1955, and is very rare to find.
Presale Estimate:
800/1100
16" (41 cm.) Auburn hair with bangs and long curls. Wearing tagged pale yellow sheer nylon gown with flocked design of trailing bluebells and vines interspersed with flocked blue polka dots and studded with rhinestones, with lace edging at the arms and hem, yellow satin sash, yellow organdy and taffeta petticoats, yellow taffeta panties, stockings, gold cross-strap heels, and a wide-brimmed woven yellow hat trimmed with white flowers and tulle, pearl necklace and earrings. Near mint condition. Alexander, matching style to model 1736 shown in the 1958 Alexander catalog, but with this rare fabric variation, likely a luxury store exclusive; the fabric is identical to #29 except slightly-smaller dots and the addition of rhinestone accents.
Presale Estimate:
700/900
Including dress of sheer yellow nylon with flocked pattern of trailing blue-bells and vines interspersed with blue dots, having dart-shaped bodice, very full skirt, lace-edging at shoulders, in Cissy dress box (not original model number). Along with green woven hat with wide brim, green velvet banding and streamer, and a border of six large shaded petal flowers, in original hat box stamped "Cissy 22-10 green". Near mint condition. Alexander, circa 1956.
Presale Estimate:
400/500
20" (51 cm.) Auburn hair with short curly hair and bangs. Wearing tagged sheer nylon dress with flocked pattern of blue-bells and trailing vines, with interspersed blue dots, with fitted bodice, 3/4 sleeves with lace edging, unusual petticoat with elaborate flocked design and can-can ruffles at the hem, panties, stockings, black cross-strap heels, blue bead necklace and matching earrings, solitaire ring, and wide-brimmed yellow hat trimmed with yellow tulle and a cluster of tiny blue velvet flowers with white star-shaped centers. Excellent condition, beautiful complexion, very rare petticoat. Alexander, 1956.
Presale Estimate:
800/1100