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1940's Bridal display Miniature Mannequin 14" Tall | Dolls1085 of 1768 |  |  |
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This Miniature Mannequin was used as a bridal display . She has Original dress and veil. Her upper body has molded flower top. She has a very 40's look and would have been used to advertise either diamond rings or likely some type of jewelry on a stores countertop . Maker unknown .
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Thank you Official for the love !
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Neat-O! She is like brand new...Was she just like this when you acquired her? Or did you have to dry clean her? The satin fabric is lovely...I sure hope I age that gracefully!
Beaux she was like this . I would never wash a dress unless it was really bad , She was kept well . I wish I would have aged like her too ! Thank you for the love !
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She looks like Nancy Regan!
Your right flyrr100 !!! She does , gee I wonder if she was modeled after her ?
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