Friday, March 6, 2020

Bride Dolls

       A bride doll is always fashionably dressed for her wedding day. Her costume may include: a veil, petticoats or undergarments, a bridal bouquet, lace trimmings etc... Bride dolls are common to both Western and Eastern cultures, so their costume could look quite different from the brides represented below, depending upon the doll's country of origin.

This little 14" bride is made of porcelain. She has an abundance of ruffles and lace on her gown!

Here are some details from the wedding dress above. Far left, the sleeves are trimmed with ivory silk flowers
and ribbons. Center, our bride doll wears ivory leather boots trimmed with faux pearls. Right, her collar is also
 decorated with faux pearls and lace.

From Betsy McCall...A Blushing Bride Doll from 1959.

"Radiant in gown of nylon lace and net, she's ready for the BIG day! Skirt billows over her taffeta underskirt. Cap with imitation pearls has finger-tip length nylon tulle veil. Hooped petticoat. Wears matching panties, bridal slippers, stockings..carries bouquet..wears engagement ring." Sears

Madame Alexander Bride Doll from 1957.

"Elise Bridal Doll. A doll to be cherished in the years to come. A vision in a gown of floating white nylon tulle; with a chapel-length veil, held in place by a delicate coronet of flowers. A bridal bouquet completes her breathtaking appearance. Lifelike plastic, 16 1/2" tall."


The Making of The Meghan Markle Porcelain Bride Doll
by AshtonDrake doll artists

More Bride Dolls from YouTube:
Bride Dolls from Effanbee 1977 trade catalogue.

"The strains of Lohengrin - the procession is about to begin! View the gorgeous Brides and Bridesmaid and the adorable flower girl and ring boy as they pass by, you will notice their beautiful authenticity and every attention to detail. A truely magnificent entourage of blushing beauties!"

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