Description


Rare dress for a Madame Alexander 17" - 18" composition Betty doll. Circa 1930's. The dress is tagged, however, the tag does not have any visible print on it. I was able to identify the dress through a Theriault's auction. Oddly, the tag on the dress in the Theriault's auction was also listed as being "washed out", so maybe this was common for this particular dress. If you would like to see a picture of a Betty doll wearing the dress, please feel free to message me.

CONDITION: Definitely not for the picky collector/buyer as the dress has MULTIPLE issues and may best be used as a pattern. Issues that I saw: the dress is shorter in the front (approx. 7" from shoulder to bottom hem) than in the back (approx. 8" from shoulder to bottom hem), most likely due to a poor mending job that travels all the way around the bodice seam, front and back. No picture of the mending in front, but it's similar to the poor mending done in back as shown in several of the pictures. Vertical seam in back has also been poorly mended. At some point, a button was added and a button hole was very roughly cut into the material on the opposite side (see pic #5). Ruffle material has damage (not overly noticeable, but IS present). There are a few small holes in the material along the embroidery on the skirt. Some of the embroidery stitching is loose. Visible soil is present.


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Additional Information

  • The toys/dolls/clothes and other items that I sell are USED and more often than not, OLD. They are intended for adult (18+) collectors/buyers ONLY. They are NOT suitable for children under the age of 18.

  • Please remember that the majority of items that I sell are OLD...some are VERY old. Unless "perfect" or "mint" is stated in the description, neither is implied and should not be expected.

  • I do NOT give partial refunds, if you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me to initiate the return process.

  • Unless otherwise noted in the description, all items are USED.

  • Descriptions are based on my observations. Though I do have knowledge in some areas, I am by no means an expert in anything. What is important to you may be something that I do not have the knowledge to look for let alone see, so please feel free to ask questions before purchasing an item.

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  • ODORS: Although we are smoke-free, the majority of the items that I sell were bought at estate sales or places other than a retail store and may have odors associated with those places. I try very hard to air out all items before listing them. If I detect an odor, I will state that in the listing, but my nose will not always be able to detect all odors. If certain odors are a health or personal issue for you, please contact me with any questions concerning odors before bidding.

  • I'm very sorry, but once payment is received I am required to ship within my stated handling time and cannot *hold* items for a later shipping date.

  • RETURN INFORMATION: You may return an item within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. I do NOT give partial refunds. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please initiate the return process. I must receive each item back in the same condition it was in when I sent it. For instance, if the item was in it's original, unopened box, then the item must be returned in it's original, UNOPENED condition. EVERY item that was included in the listing must be returned.

    ****INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: I'm sorry, but this item is NOT available to buyers residing outside of the United States. I will ship only to addresses and buyers that are located within the United States. Therefore any return package must also originate from WITHIN the Unites States. NO EXCEPTIONS. Items that have in any way been FORWARDED or transferred from the original delivery address of record are NOT ELIGIBLE for returns.

 

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