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Hi, does anyone have a clue what kind of doll this might be . It is porcelain I believe and it is really tall. If you can see the ice chest in the first picture it is taller than the ice chest. Thanks for any information in advance.
Michelle
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Porcelain fairy godmother doll made by Danbury Mint
Here is one like her . Very pretty .
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DANBURY-MINT-FAIRY-GODMOTHER-DOLL-WITH-ORIGINAL-BOX-/261165836508?pt=US_Dolls_Bears_Toys&hash=item3cceb268dc
Thank you Manikin, I really appreciate your help. It is pretty, it looks life like. It is such a shame that her fingers are broken and it hasn't been taken care of. It's not mine, family me.
Must have had that one unlucky fall, but otherwise in surprisingly good condition !