Prototype Variation of Outfit #1118 and 11.5 Original Large Bild Lilli Doll NM

  

Large Bild Lilli doll on stand. Rare prototype variation of outfit #1118 beach blouse with pants, this prototype having a bolero jacket. Cotton short midriff top, black pants with single prym snap, short waisted cotton open bolero style jacket, black cotton panties. This outfit was part of a group of outfits that went unsold at 3M, and were sent to a toy store in South Africa. Robert Busch acquired them from the toy store in South Africa, and thence to the collection of Alan Moss.

The standard version of this outfit, without the jacket, pictured on page 78 of Deutsche Modepuppen. NM original doll and NM original outfit in excellent condition. No chips cracks, missing fingers or damages. Additional photos available upon request.

Any questions or clarifications please inquire. From the private collection of Alan Moss, esteemed connoisseur of Bild Lilli.

Over a period of 20 years Mr. Moss has amassed one of the best, if not the best, collections in the world of Lilli. Moss was instrumental in researching the history of Lilli, from its origins at Bild Zeitung to Hausser and beyond. It was largely his collection of Lilli dolls, outfits and accessories that was featured in the book by Silke Knaak, Deutsche Modepuppen der 50er und 60er. Moss worked along with Ms.

Knaak and Inge Astor-Kaiser in the production of the book, providing his dolls for the images in the book, as well as outfits and documentary items. A group photo of these three people instrumental in the production of the book can be seen on page 4 of the book. Most of the dolls offered here are the same dolls that are pictured in the book - not the same type of doll or outfit, but the exact doll and outfit photographed for the book, and shown in the book.

Over the next few weeks we will be offering select dolls and outfits from his collection of rare dolls. Don't miss this opportunity own a piece of Lilli history. The item "Prototype Variation of Outfit #1118 and 11.5 Original Large Bild Lilli Doll NM" is in sale since Saturday, January 21, 2017.

This item is in the category "Dolls & Bears\Dolls\Barbie Vintage (Pre-1973)\Vintage (Pre-1967)". The seller is "100mg" and is located in Brooklyn, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.