Lady Fancies, Auction Catalog Volume I Francois Theimer bathing beauties

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and balanced by the puffed sleeves and gathered skirt

Her cream wool bonnet captures brunette braids and frames her lovely hand painted face

and the shirring at bodice and hips lend a constructed look to the easy fit dress

Lady Fancies, Auction Catalog Volume I Francois Theimer bathing beautiesThe Private 50 Year Collection of Hanne Bktas of Vienna, Austria Half Dolls, Tea Cozies, Pincushion, Bathing Beauties and Other Lady Figures (to be auctioned May 5, 2019 and Fall 2019 by Theriault's). This extraordinary collection of more than 700 rare French and German pieces spans 1900 1930s and features classic ladies of elegance as well as Art Deco and Art Nouveau themed figures of women. Many are presented as waist up figures, while others have