Alicia, The Gibson Flower Girl

Maker
Franklin Mint
Dana Gibson
Charles Gibson (b.1867, d.1944)
 Maker role
Designer and Distributor
Authorizer
Artist
 Description
The first of two child dolls authorized by Dana Gibson to be designed and distributed by Franklin Mint Dolls.
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Maker
Franklin Mint
Dana Gibson
Charles Gibson (b.1867, d.1944)
Maker role
Designer and Distributor
Authorizer
Artist
Collection
Lois Masters Collection
Media/Materials
Bisque Porcelain
Nylon
Paint
Organza
Satin
Lace
Satin Ribbon
Wicker
Silk Roses
Measurements
30.48cm
Physical description
Alicia is a part of the Gibson Girl Bridal Collection of dolls, influenced by the artwork of Charles Dana Gibson and authorized by his granddaughter Dana Gibson. This collection was designed and distributed by Franklin Mint Dolls in the 1990s.

She is costumed in an Edwardian era style dress of ivory satin with peach organza overlaid. The dress is trimmed with over 5 yards of lace and 180 inches of peach satin ribbon. The organza has also been used to create the dress sash and the matching bow in her hair. Her painted features are all done by hand. She carries a wicker basket, filled with pink silk sweetheart roses, the basket is also trimmed with peach satin ribbon.

She stands at 30.48cm tall.
Accession number
06.13.38

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