1980 Mary Mary Quite Contrary Doll in Box by Dianna Effner

Year: 1980 Manufacturer: Knowles Condition: Excellent condition figure in box 1st edition vintage collectable This is the first doll in Dianna Effner’s Mother Goose Series featuring Mary of the famous nursery rhyme. The sculpting is remarkably lifelike, cast in bisque porcelain and painted with exacting detail. Mary’s outfit is meticulously sewn and includes her original dress, apron, shoes, with a ribbon of daisies in her curly blonde hair. She has all her accessories, including a metal watering can and metal bucket with handle, filled with silk flowers. Mary is 14” tall and comes with a metal display stand. The box measures 18 1/2” x 6” x 4 1/4” and has all the original packaging including a certificate of authenticity with doll number 2039 hand written on the certificate. Includes the hang tag, booklet telling the story of Mary and her creator Dianna Effner. The box has the original Knowles signature tissue paper. The box has very minor shelf wear. This is a great collectable and would make a wonderful gift. Photos are of actual item. Climate controlled storage and minimally handled. Sold as is. Only one available.