Rare & Important Limited Ed. Madame Alexander Porcelain BRIDE Doll. The Bride was the First Porcelain doll ever made by Madame Alexander (MA stock number 001) and is a Numbered Limited Edition doll made only in 1989. Numbered #1126 of 2500. MIB - Excellent, like-new condition - Includes all original accessories, tags, documents, certificates, box with packaging.

Modern styling with a Victorian feel. The Bride is costumed in beautiful ivory satin and jacquard fabrics. The description from the 1989 Alexander catalog is "...a soft bouffant skirt of ivory burn-out jacquard, gathered sash and bustle, and hundreds of tiny seed pearls [sic] and mirrored sequins hand-sewn on a delicate rose and leaf pattern." The bodice and long puffed sleeves are of the same jacquard fabric. The double-layer skirt is of ivory satin. The outer train is hemmed with the same faux pearls. The inner straight skirt is adorned with several buttons down the front. Underneath she wears pantalettes, stockings, and matching shoes with faux pearl trim. She wears a delicate crown of faux pearls and a simple double-layered veil and blusher made of tulle. Please note: The entire outfit is ivory. The head, lower arms, and lower legs are of Bisque which has been hand-painted, the remaining body is cloth. According to the catalog, the mold for the head was destroyed after production. All bows are factory tied. Also included is the original doll stand with a wooden base and "Bride" plaque. Includes her faux diamond ring. She comes with her original box & tissue, original tag and Certificate of Authenticity. Approx. Dimensions: 21"H.

Provenance: Tennessee private estate with possibly the largest doll collection in Southeast.