Romeo & Juliet

Maker
Franklin Mint
Maker role
Designer and Distributor
Description
Only distributed as a pair, Romeo and Juliet were designed and distributed by Franklin Mint Heirloom Dolls in 1987.
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Object detail

Maker role
Designer and Distributor
Media/Materials
Romeo:
Bisque Porcelain
Paint
Nylon
Indigo Velvet
Gold Thread
Gold Cording
Suede
Gold Metal - Belt
Faux Garnet

Juliet:
Bisque Porcelain
Paint
Nylon
Red Velvet
Taffeta
Gold Thread
Faux Pearls
Measurements
Romeo:
46cm Height

Juliet:
40cm Height
Signature & date
On the upper back of both dolls:
Franklin Heirloom Dolls'
© 1987
Physical description
Romeo, standing at 46cm in height is costumed in an ivory cream shirt, indigo blue doublet with gold cording trim and woollen leggings. At the waist of the doublet is a gold coloured woven belt with a faux garnet detail. His outfit is completed with genuine suede boots and a toque hat accented with a red plume.

Juliet:
Dressed in a robe a l'italienne crafted from scarlet red velvet with gold damask satin sleeves, the trims are of gold cording and brocade. The décollegette inside the bodice is ivory taffeta. Her hair is intertwined with gold thread and a circlet of faux pearls.

Both dolls have hand painted features and were commissioned to only be sold as a pair.
Accession number
06.13.22

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