Marie Louise - the Emperor Waltz Doll

Maker
Unknown
Franklin Mint
 Maker role
Artist
Distributor
 Description
Crafted from porcelain and hand painted. Marie Louise is costumed in a green gown with lace trims on the sleeves.
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Maker
Unknown
Franklin Mint
Maker role
Artist
Distributor
Collection
Lois Masters Collection
Media/Materials
Porcelain
Paint
Nylon
Metal
Faux Pearls
Satin
Jacquard Satin
Embroided Lace
Ivory Damask
Measurements
40.6cm Height
Signature & date
On dolls neck:
Franklin Heirloom Dolls
© 1985
Physical description
Marie Louise is hand crafted from fine porcelain, her features are hand-painted. Her hair is coiffed in a style reminiscent of the era she is based on, and a tiara is placed at the front of the bun.

Her gown has a square cut bodice crafted from ivory damask, with green satin and green satin piping. The rest of the dress features ivory damask, lace and green satin throughout.

Marie Louise - The Emperor Waltz doll is a musical doll with a wind up movement concealed in her back. A wind up key is also hidden in the back of her dress.

Distributed by Franklin Mint Heirloom Dolls in 1985.
Accession number
06.13.18

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