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Violet Waters Special Appearance Ashton Drake Galleries Doll - $160 (Littleton)
condition:
like new
make / manufacturer:
Ashton Drake
model name / number:
Violet Waters Special Appearance
size / dimensions:
16 inches high
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GORGEOUS and Rare 16 inch doll VIOLET WATERS "Special Appearance"
From the Gene Marshall Collection designed by Award Winning Artist Mel Odom & designed by José D’Saenz
Made of vinyl with articulated elbows and knees
Made in 2001
Wears an elaborate, full length lined white gown with iridescent violet and white sequins and white beads
Gown is longer in the back
Includes white underwear and full length slip
Full length white gloves, white stockings and white ankle-strap high heels.
A violet scarf, stand and Orchid flower hair comb are included along with wrist hang tag (no COA)
VIOLET was introduced during the 2001 Gene Fan Appreciation Weekend and was immediately RETIRED.
Violet Waters is the first and only African American doll in the Gene Marshall line with SPECIAL APPEARANCE being the first VIOLET
Each character in the line has an interesting backstory. Violet’s character represents a 1940s-era jazz singer and piano player. According to Mel Odom, because Violet plays piano, he wanted her to have piano-playing hands with longer fingers than Gene.
Violet's backstory:
With the sound of applause still ringing in her ears, Violet Waters leaned against her dressing room door. Her debut at the little Beverly Hills jazz club had been packed, filled with eager jazz aficionados thrilled to hear the vocalist who had taken the music world by storm (and by the curious who wanted to see this plainspoken young woman who was so proud of her heritage and not afraid to say so!).
A knock came at the door, startling Violet for a moment. Then she turned and called out, "Yes?" From the other side of the door, she recognized the voice of the club's owner. As she opened the door, he burst into the dressing room, which was barely bigger than a closet. "Great job, Vi!" he cried. "You're the swinginest chick we've had here in ages! Here's to a long run. Oh, and hey, I've got a note for you from out front."
The owner handed her the note, gave her a quick hug, and walked out the door. Violet unfolded the napkin with trembling fingers. It was from Gene Marshall.
"I KNEW I saw her out front, in that jazzy black number," thought Violet. She read the note: "...studio people here who would like to meet you...' Studio? Maybe this is the break I've been hoping for!!"
Then, adjusting the orchid in her hair, smoothing her sleek white dress, and taking a deep breath, Violet went out to meet Gene, the Monolithic Pictures gang--and her future!
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In original box 18 inches long
In EXCELLENT BRAND NEW CONDITION except missing Certificate of Authentication
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