Magnificent Vintage hotsell Josef Originals "Minuet" Series Woman Blue Dress w/ Bustle Pink Roses Platinum Blue Hair Up Do Purple Feather Fan Broach

Such a wonderful piece! This Victorian woman is dressed to the ninth! She wears her gorgeous blue dress. The collar of the dress lays nearly to the edge of each shoulder and is held together in the front with a gold broach. The edges of both sides of her collar and edges of her three quarter length angel sleeves have gold trim. The bodice is form fitted to the waist. From the waist, the skirt widens into beautiful folds and swirls to the floor. This dress has the Victorian type bustle and side bags. Lots of material in that dress! At the front, bottom side of the dress, there is a large bouquet of open pink roses and lots of gold foliage. She has thick, wavy platinum white hair that has a light blue dye. This was popular among the elite in the Victorian era. Her hair is brought up in a full bun at the top of her hair. A long, thick ringlet hangs down one side and over her shoulder where one of her hands crosses her chest to gently hold the end (she may be a bit nervous). To one side of her hair bun, a large purple feather plume stands high above her head. This may be why they had such "high" ceilings and doors!! Ha. In the other hand the woman holds a white feather plume fan that has gold cording. Really lush and lovely. She is the picture of the proper Victorian woman. The face of the woman is very soft and porcelain-like, with a fair color, lightly blushed cheeks, black eyes and eyelashes, delicate black eyebrows, a small nose and a dainty hotsell red mouth. The bottom is incised with "Josef Originals", has the oval, black and gold "Japan" foil sticker, as well as the gold and black oval "Josef Originals" foil sticker. A very striking piece for your collection.

Manufacturer: Josef Originals, Japan
Series: Minuet Series - Woman in Blue
Body Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No cracks or chips noted. Wonderful color and low gloss finish. The Josef Originals foil sticker are in great condition (see photos). Lovely pastel colors with satin finish.
Measurements: 8-1/8" high X 1-1/3" wide hair feather to opposite side bun X 1-1/8" wide hair side to side X 7/8" wide hair to opposite side ringlet X 1-5/8" wide shoulder to shoulder X 4-1/8" wide mid-dress under fan side to side X 1-15/16" wide fan side to side X 4.25" wide hem side to side X 7/8" deep bun front to back X 1-1/8" deep bangs to back of hair X .5" ringlet front to neck back X 2" elbow front to dress back X 3.5" deep fan front to bustle back X 3-5/8" deep hem front to back X 4-5/8" long base X 3.5" wide base.

A beautiful piece for your collection.

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