Rare LABELED ~ RUTH GIBBS, November Play Friend #511P series 1940s china doll

Description

Ruth Gibbs, "Play Friends" series doll ~all original
Wishing you all a
happy dolly discoveries!
This is a rarely found, 7 inch tall,
signed: R.G.,
pink tint, china
shoulderhead doll by
Ruth Gibbs
, Flemington, N.J.,
circa 1940s,
and designed by
Herbert Johnson
. She is just so sweet, all original and in mint condition wearing her original,
brown & cream plaid, ruffled taffeta gown with cream net double ruffle, cream felt bonnet with turned up brim and ribbon bow, darling rabbit fur cape, cream net pantalettes and petticoat
. She has a perfect
cloth body with pink china limbs
and wonderful painted
gold slippers.
Her adorably molded features include dark blue painted eyes, long eyelashes, rosy cheeks, heart-shaped, painted open mouth and pretty,
black (brunette)
painted hair. Her
original paper label reads
:
November
Play Friends of the Year/No. 511P /Ruth Gibbs, Inc./Flemington, N.J.
What a delightful member of the dolls produced by this
American made manufacturer
during the World War II era! She has no damages, no repairs, no stains or fading and no odors and is from a smoke free home. Be sure to see our
other
Ruth Gibbs china dolls listed this week (including her
two sisters
) and 4
additional labeled
"Play Friends"
dolls
in last photos) and additional Ruth Gibbs dolls in last photos,
not included
in this listing.
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