860762

Norwegian Hardanger bride Doll #860762

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Norwegian Hardanger bride Doll #860762
<table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4"><tr><td><em> Norwegian Bride</em></td></tr><tr> <td width="100%"> This doll was made in Norway to represent a Hardanger Bride. She is dressed in the typical Norwegian dress. I see no holes in the felt . The white is a little aged and I see one tiny brownish stain on the apron. I have not tried to clean her in any way. She has a celluloid head with celluloid hands. Her mohair wig is thin and could use a replacement but is hidden under an elaborate headpiece of yarn, gold trim and ribbons. She has her orignal hat and carries her hankie. There is a paper attached to the skirt that says...The Hardangerbrides wears a similiar costume th that ordinarly worn in Hardanger, but it is much more elaboraely decorated, and a silver crown is traditional headgear. The wedding costume is often inherited or borrowed from good neighbours. However, the bride must make her own hand-piece- a stitche dor embroidered piece of cloth under which she hides her hands during the procession to the church. This is a sign of virginity. Wedding parties in Hardanger are known to last for three days and nights.
This doll is from a smoke free environment. Buyer to pay $10 for U.S. shipping, insurance, and handling. Thanks for viewing. </td></tr><tr> <td> </td></tr><tr> <td>Reference #: CE25</td></tr><tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr><tr><td>Year:1940's</td></tr><tr><td>Country:U.S. A.</td></tr><tr><td>Maker:Norwegian manufacturer</td></tr><tr><td>Height:9</td></tr><tr><td>Title:Norwegian Hardanger bride Doll</td></tr><tr><td>Style:International Bride doll</td></tr><tr><td>Materials:Celluloid</td></tr><tr><td>Type:International Norwegian Doll</td></tr><tr><td>Location:Neapolis, OH</td></tr></table>