Vivien Leigh as Scarlett O'Hara

Maker
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (estab. 1924)
Franklin Mint
 Maker role
Authorizer
Designer and Distributor
 Description
Commissioned by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, this doll is based on the character Scarlett O'Hara played by Vivien Leigh in the movie Gone with the Wind.
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Maker
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (estab. 1924)
Franklin Mint
Maker role
Authorizer
Designer and Distributor
Collection
Lois Masters Collection
Media/Materials
Bisque Porcelain
Paint
Nylon
Green crepe de chine
Velvet
Straw
Mercerized Cotton
Measurements
48.2cm Height
Signature & date
On dolls neck
Franklin Heirloom Dolls
© 1985
Physical description
Made from from bisque porcelain with hand painted detail, Scarlett O'Hara is costumed in the dress she wore to the big plantation party where she first met Rhett Butler.

The dress is made from a summer patterned, green crepe de chine. A velvet sash at the waist that terminates in a sizeable bow with long tails. The bodice is fitted with a beribboned trim at the top edge. The shawl is crafted from mercerized cotton. Her hat, is of longhorn design, made of straw and is detailed with velvet ribbon to tie at the chin.
Her hair is styled with, matching green velvet bows.

This doll was commissioned by MGM and was designed and distributed by Franklin Mint Heirloom Dolls in 1986.
Accession number
06.13.20

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