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Lot Number:
117
Each 12". Each has composition head with sculpted
hair and painted facial features,she with hair
loop for insertion of real ribbon,wide-eyed
expression,and he with goofy smile and elongated
nose,each with wooden segmented body,flexible
limbs,over-sized wooden feet,composition hands.
She is wearing cotton flowered tunic and
trousers,and he is wearing brown felt
jacket,tweed pants,shirt and bow tie.
Marked "Ideal Doll Made in USA". Portrayed are
Fanny Brice and Mortimer Snerd. The Hollywood
film star appeared in every Ziegfield Follies
from 1911 until 1923,various films in the 1930̴s
and as "Baby Snooks" in the 1940̴s radio show; it
is her role as Baby Snooks that is represented in
this doll. Mortimer Snerd was a creation of Edgar
Bergen,and appeared alongside his companion
Charlie McCarthy on stage and in at least one
film.

Realized Price:
$675
Presale Estimate:
400/500