Serena - in Hazard Hearts

Maker
Barbara Cartland (b.1901, d.2000)
Franklin Mint
 Maker role
Authorizer
Designer and Distributor
 Description
Serena is a Franklin Mint Heirloom Doll based on the character created by author Dame Barbara Cartland. She is dressed in a regency era pink gown with details including mauve stain piping and faux pearls.
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Maker
Barbara Cartland (b.1901, d.2000)
Franklin Mint
Maker role
Authorizer
Designer and Distributor
Collection
Lois Masters Collection
Media/Materials
Porcelain
Paint
Nylon
Pink Jacquard
Gold Lamé
Faux Pearls
Lace
Satin Rosettes
Measurements
48.2cm Height
Signature & date
On dolls back:
Franklin Heirloom Dolls
© 1988
Physical description
Serena is based on the character created by Dame Barbara Cartland for her book Hazard Hearts.

Crafted in fine porcelain and hand-painted, Serena is gowned in a regency style dress of pink jacquard, trimmed with gold lamé. Her overskirt is is accented with hundreds of tiny faux pearls which also adorn her hair. It has lace trimmed sleeves and mauve satin rosettes. She carries a fan also made of mauve satin and lace with the guards and sticks made of gold coloured metal.

This doll was designed and distributed by Franklin Mint Heirloom Dolls in 1988.
Accession number
06.13.19

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