Victorian Heirloom Bride Doll - The Gibson Girl

Maker
Charles Gibson (b.1867, d.1944)
Dana Gibson
Franklin Mint
 Maker role
Artist
Authorizer
Distributor
 Description
A 125th Anniversary Tribute to the art of Charles Dana Gibson who created the Gibson Girl. The doll is a Victorian Bride detailed gown of french lace and silk flowers. Hand-painted and has hair made from mohair.
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Maker
Charles Gibson (b.1867, d.1944)
Dana Gibson
Franklin Mint
Maker role
Artist
Authorizer
Distributor
Collection
Lois Masters Collection
Media/Materials
Porcelain
Paint
Mohair
Tulle
Lace
Faux Pearls
Silk Flowers
Satin Ribbon
Measurements
53cm Height
Signature & date
On dolls back:
FHD
Physical description
At a height of 53cm, this doll is dressed in a Victorian styled wedding dress made from china silk, french lace, tulle and faux pearls, with silk flower and satin ribbon rosettes and bridal bouquet. The doll is made from bisque porcelain and all painted detail has been done by hand.

Based on the art work of Charles Dana Gibson and distributed by Franklin Mint. This doll is a tribute to the artists 125th anniversary of his creation of The Gibson Girl.
Accession number
06.13.11

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