The Princess Grace

Maker
Charles Gibson (b.1867, d.1944)
Dana Gibson
Franklin Mint
 Maker role
Artist
Authorizer
Distributor
 Description
The Princess Grace Bride Doll is part of the Heirloom Bride Collection distributed by Franklin Mint. Authorised by the Princess Grace Foundation. She wears a re created replica of the dress Princess Grace wore on her wedding day.
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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
Bisque Porcelain
Paint
Nylon
White Satin
Lace
Tulle
Faux Pearls
Silk
Measurements
43cm Height
Physical description
Costumed in a re creation of the dress Princess Grace wore on her wedding day. This gown was designed by Helen Rose who was an Academy Award winning costume designer for Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. The dress was made using satin, lace and tulle. The dress has a fitted bodice with full length sleeves and scalloped wrists.The bodice buttons down from the high neckline to the waist. The skirt has three satin bows in the back and a lace godet. She wear a petalled lace headress, with silk lillies of the valley and a lace trimmed veil. The dolls hair is styled in a chignon and she has faux pearl earrings to complete the ensemble. All painted detail is done by hand.
Accession number
06.13.15

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