Rapunzel
Maker
Gerda Neubacher
Franklin Mint
Maker role
Artist
Distributor
Description
Created by artist Gerda Neubacher and distributed by Franklin Mint Heirloom Dolls.
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Object detail
Maker
Maker role
Artist
Distributor
Distributor
Collection
Media/Materials
Porcelain
Paint
Nylon
Satin
Faux Pearls
Gold Cord and Trim
Metal
Velvet
Lamé
Paint
Nylon
Satin
Faux Pearls
Gold Cord and Trim
Metal
Velvet
Lamé
Measurements
48.3cm Height
Signature & date
On dolls back:
Franklin Mint Heirloom Dolls
© 1987
Franklin Mint Heirloom Dolls
© 1987
Physical description
Rapunzel standing at 48.3cm is a Franklin Mint Heirloom doll created by artist Gerda Neubacher. She is crafted from fine bisque porcelain, her details are hand-painted.
She is costumed in a dress crafted from lavender satin with borders of gold trim. The sleeves are white satin and are embroided with gold thread. The bodice and skirt, trimmed with an ornate lattice design of tiny faux pearls. At her waist she wears a golden cord also with faux pearls on gold chain tassels. Her cloak is royal purple and is lined with gold lamé.
Her hair is left mainly loose, but with braids plaited with gold rope and purple satin cord. Two single strands of her hair are intertwined with faux pearls. She wears a headpiece of white satin, also embroided with gold thread with a faux garnet and faux diamonds set into a gold surround at the front peak.
She is costumed in a dress crafted from lavender satin with borders of gold trim. The sleeves are white satin and are embroided with gold thread. The bodice and skirt, trimmed with an ornate lattice design of tiny faux pearls. At her waist she wears a golden cord also with faux pearls on gold chain tassels. Her cloak is royal purple and is lined with gold lamé.
Her hair is left mainly loose, but with braids plaited with gold rope and purple satin cord. Two single strands of her hair are intertwined with faux pearls. She wears a headpiece of white satin, also embroided with gold thread with a faux garnet and faux diamonds set into a gold surround at the front peak.
Accession number
06.13.29
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