Beautiful Bride

We have several bride dolls but this one is the most recent.

“Betty the Beautiful Bride”, vinyl socket head, brunette rooted curly hair, rubber body, wearing ivory satin and lace wedding gown, veil with comb and shoes.  Made by the Deluxe Reading Company, circ 1950’s.  Missing the original box, colorful stained-glass window and Bing Crosby’s recording of “Because.”

If you know a bride and are looking for a unique shower gift consider this publication by the Historical Society. The large, 8 ½ x 11ʺ hardbound book, Weddings Through the Ages, is based on 200 years of wedding customs and bridal fashions. From decade to decade, the 132-page, full color book follows the styles with over 250 photographs and pertinent stories of Lawrence County, Illinois brides. Three index pages will allow the reader to quickly find a particular name and the attractive dust jacket will protect the book for years to come. From long-past brides, to would-be brides and those who just love fashion and history, this book will please one and all. $60 plus $6 shipping when necessary.