20″ Vintage 1955 Brunette Madame Alexander Cissy In HTF “Dorothy” Dress – w/Toto and Picnic Basket & Extra Pair of Shoes This is my favorite Cissy wearing the 1955 blue gingham dress known as the “Dorothy dress, worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz. It has ivory puff sleeves like the Blue Swiss-dot dress and the Red Toile dress also manufactured in 1955. The dress has its original black velvet bows at each shoulder, and I have added a new black velveteen belt with gold buckle at the back, made by Ruby Mae of Forget Me Not Dolls. Beneath the skirt of the dress, she wears her original ivory taffeta and ruffle petticoat w/a supporting stiff net petticoat beneath it to give the dress plenty of flounce. She wears white taffeta panties with a snap enclosure at the back and a little strapless brassiere, as well as sheer nylons pantyhose. The outfit is finished with a pair of black “strappy” heels and a velvet bow atop her head, along her spanner bar. She also wears a simple pair of pearl earrings and a pearl bracelet on her right wrist. The iconic Cissy “Diamond” ring is on her left ring finger. I ordered the fetching Toto from a gifted felting artist on Etsy, Whimsical Woolies. He is cute as can be! Cissy has pretty clear brown eyes and full lashes, which are replaced and stationary. Madame did not make brown-eyed Cissy dolls, and Dorothy just HAD to have Judy Garland’s brown eyes! Her shiny dark brown hair is caught up at the sides with a spanner bar and a topknot of lovely curls, and also pulled back at the bottom into a lovely chignon of dark brown curls at the nape of her neck. This beautiful girl comes with no hard plastic seam splits and no touch-ups. Her bright cheeks have not been touched up, but reflect years of the skin tone painted over the cheek color fading. Much of the above makes this doll a one-of-a-kind Cissy and it makes me sad to part with her, however I don’t have the space to display my favorite Cissys as it is, and she deserves a prominent place in a Cissy-loving home! Thank you for looking at her photos and for reading about her and please feel free to peruse my other listings.
Vintage 1958 Madame Alexander Cissette doll. Brunette hair, triple stitched part. Wearing tagged embroidered bridal wreath dress. Double veil with floral crown. Ivory high heels shoes. Rhinestone drop earrings, necklace and ring. Dress has attached slip, comes with long petticoat and taffeta slip with net ruffle. Cissette is wearing her original lace chemise under the gown. Comes with original bridal bouquet. Presented here is a fabulous 1958 Madame Alexander Cissette doll. She has brunette hair. With a triple stitched part wig, still in the original lovely curls, smooth with a nice sheen. The blue eyes open and close freely, hard upper lashes, painted under lashes, single stroke brows, coral mouth, high coloring. She has pierced ears with rhinestone drop. Earrings, plus rhinestone necklace and ring. The doll is hard plastic, bent knee, good strings, holds a pose well, marked on the back; MME Alexander, no splits. She is wearing the original tagged wedding dress of embroidered net lace in a bridal wreath design, draped neckline. The gown is minty, clean, sturdy, no stains, no tears, no odor. The dress has an attached slip. Underneath she has a one piece long slip plus taffeta petticoat with net ruffle and original lace chemise. Her high heel shoes are white plastic with front molded bows. The double veil has a floral crown adorned with silk flowers. She carries her original bouquet of tiny pastel flowers. Fabulous, hard to find outfit, stunning doll! The listing is for the doll and clothing shown, no stand included. The written description is based on my opinion and observation of the item. I do my best, if you have another opinion please feel free to let me know, additional knowledge is always appreciated. The listing is for the items described only, props and display items are not included. Check out my other items. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. I try to note any obvious damage or flaws but there may be flaws or damage not noticed on initial inspection. I do not take anything apart or check every hidden fold.
Dolls hair is a bit dry and sporadic. Her lip paint is worn. Her left lashes are flawed with a few plugs missing. Her plastic body is in good condition. See photos for details on condition.
Madame Alexander “Western Riding” #39375. Boxes may have dents, scratches and holes. Sides may be lifted. Boxes are not in perfect condition. Tissue paper may be broken or ripped. Tissue paper is not in perfect condition. Tissue paper has stains on it. Hang tag has been cut off. Minor mark on boot.