"Located today in the Hudson’s Bay Company Queen Street store, in the heart of downtown Toronto, the Arcadian Court opened on March 11, 1929, as part of the latest building extension to Simpsons’ Queen Street store. Art Deco was the governing design influence during this period of renovations and additions to the store, and the two-story arcade on the eighth floor was no exception. Wrought iron railings, large arched windows, plush carpeting, and huge chandeliers hanging from 40-foot ceilings all served to enhance a majestic space decorated in silver and violet with accents of blue.

At the time of its opening, the Arcadian Court was the largest restaurant in a North American department store and could seat up to 1,000 people on its main floor and mezzanine. The mezzanine, now known as the Gallery, was originally reserved exclusively for men — a custom that persisted until the 1950s or 1960s." hbcheritage.ca

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This item has been adult owned for the last 28 years. Box shows minimal wear. Doll is mint and has never been removed from the box. Please see photos for condition.